CVE-2023-41988: Infoleak

Published Oct 25, 2023
·
Updated

Automation. The issue was addressed with improved checks.

Other sources

Contacts. A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries.

— Apple

Core Recents. The issue was resolved by sanitizing logging

— Apple

CoreAnimation. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

— Apple

FairPlay. The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks.

— Apple

Find My. A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of files.

— Apple

Credit

Bistrit Dahal, CVE-2023-42946, Cristian Dinca(Computer Science), Romania, 이준성(Junsung Lee)(Cross Republic), 이준성(Junsung Lee), Pedro Ribeiro@@pedrib1337(Agile Information Security), Vitor Pedreira@@0xvhp_(Agile Information Security), Talal Haj Bakry(Mysk Inc), Tommy Mysk@@mysk_co(Mysk Inc), Yiğit Can YILMAZ@@yilmazcanyigit, Kirin@@Pwnrin(SecuRing), Wojciech Regula(SecuRing), (Computer Science), JZ, Linus Henze(Pinauten GmbH), Mickey Jin@@patch1t, Grzegorz Riegel, Adam M., Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(Offensive Security), Michael (Biscuit) Thomas - @social.lol@@biscuit, CVE-2023-42823, an anonymous researcher, inooo, Mingxuan Yang@@PPPF00L(360 Vulnerability Research Institute), happybabywu(360 Vulnerability Research Institute), Guang Gong(360 Vulnerability Research Institute), (360 Vulnerability Research Institute), Adis Alic, Sam Lakmaker, Ting Ding, James Mancz, Omar Shibli, Lorenzo Cavallaro, Harry Lewandowski, Kacper Kwapisz@@KKKas_, Abhay Kailasia@@abhay_kailasia(Lakshmi Narain College Of Technology Bhopal India), Peter Nguyễn Vũ Hoàng@@peternguyen14(STAR Labs SG Pte), Zhipeng Huo@@R3dF09(Tencent Security Xuanwu Lab), Noah Roskin-Frazee, Pr, Tomi Tokics@@tomitokics(iTomsn0w)

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Sonoma<14.1
14.1
Apple WatchOS<10.1
10.1
Apple iOS<17.1
17.1
Apple iPadOS<17.1
17.1
Apple iPadOS>=17.0<17.1
Apple iPhone OS>=17.0<17.1
Apple macOS>=14.0<14.1
Apple WatchOS<10.1

Event History

Oct 25, 2023
Data Sourced
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:32 PM
DescriptionWeakness

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-41988.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is 'Siri. This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device.'

3

How was this issue addressed?

This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device.

4

Which software versions are affected by this vulnerability?

The macOS Sonoma version up to 14.1, watchOS version up to 10.1, iOS version up to 17.1, and iPadOS version up to 17.1 are affected by this vulnerability.

5

Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

Yes, this vulnerability is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1, watchOS 10.1, iOS 17.1, and iPadOS 17.1.

6

What can an attacker with physical access do?

An attacker with physical access may be able to use Siri to access sensitive user data.

7

Are there any resources for more information about this vulnerability?

Yes, you can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [Link 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984), [Link 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213988), [Link 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213982).

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