CVE-2024-23206: Infoleak

Published Jan 22, 2024
·
Updated

A maliciously crafted webpage may be able to fingerprint the user

Other sources

Apple Neural Engine. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

— Apple

CoreCrypto. A timing side-channel issue was addressed with improvements to constant-time computation in cryptographic functions.

— Apple

Kernel. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

— Apple

libxpc. A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions.

— Apple

Mail Search. This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information.

— Apple

Credit

Noah Roskin-Frazee, Pr, Ian de Marcellus, Mark Bowers, Jubaer Alnazi@@h33tjubaer, Kirin@@Pwnrin, Zhongquan Li@@Guluisacat, an anonymous researcher, Wangtaiyu(Zhongfu info), James Lee@@Windowsrcer, fmyy@@binary_fmyy(TIANGONG Team of Legendsec at QI), lime(TIANGONG Team of Legendsec at QI), Koh M. Nakagawa(FFRI Security Inc), Clemens Lang, Ye Zhang(Baidu Security)

Affected Software

21 affected componentsFixes available
debian/webkit2gtk<=2.36.4-1~deb10u1, <=2.38.6-0+deb10u1, <=2.42.2-1~deb11u1, <=2.42.2-1~deb12u1
2.42.5-1~deb11u12.42.5-1~deb12u12.42.5-12.44.1-1
debian/wpewebkit<=2.38.6-1~deb11u1, <=2.38.6-1
2.42.5-12.44.1-1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.42.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.2
2.42.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.2
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.42.5-0ubuntu0.23.10.2
2.42.5-0ubuntu0.23.10.2
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.42.5
2.42.5
Apple macOS Sonoma<14.3
14.3
Apple tvOS<17.3
17.3
Apple WatchOS<10.3
10.3
Apple Safari<17.3
17.3
Apple iOS<17.3
17.3
Apple iPadOS<17.3
17.3
Apple iOS<16.7.5
16.7.5
Apple iPadOS<16.7.5
16.7.5
Apple Safari<17.3
Apple iPadOS>16.0<16.7.5
Apple iPadOS>17.0<17.3
Apple iPhone OS>16.0<16.7.5
Apple iPhone OS>17.0<17.3
Apple macOS<14.3
Apple tvOS<17.3
Apple WatchOS<10.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/webkit2gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.42.5-1~deb11u1Fixed in 2.42.5-1~deb12u1Fixed in 2.42.5-1Fixed in 2.44.1-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/wpewebkit to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.42.5-1Fixed in 2.44.1-1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/webkit2gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.42.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.2
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/webkit2gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.42.5-0ubuntu0.23.10.2
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/webkit2gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.42.5
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.3
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade tvOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.3
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.3
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade Safari to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.3
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS and iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.3
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.3
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS and iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.7.5
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.7.5
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade iOS/iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.7.5
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade iOS/iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.3
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS Sonoma to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.3
  17. Upgrade

    Upgrade watchOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.3
  18. Configuration

    Update Safari/WebKit to include the permissions and access restrictions changes described (fingerprinting mitigations and additional permissions checks).

    WebKit (Safari) handling of permissions/permissions checks = additional permissions checks and improved access restrictions

Event History

Jan 23, 2024
CVE Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:25 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·02:31 PM
Description
Mar 15, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:06 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23206?

CVE-2024-23206 has been categorized as a significant vulnerability with potential implications for user privacy.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-23206?

To mitigate the effects of CVE-2024-23206, update to the latest software versions, including iOS 17.3, iPadOS 17.3, and macOS Sonoma 14.3.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2024-23206?

CVE-2024-23206 impacts various platforms, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and specific versions of WebKit.

4

What can attackers do with CVE-2024-23206?

Exploiting CVE-2024-23206 may allow attackers to fingerprint users through a maliciously crafted webpage, compromising user privacy.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-23206?

Yes, patches addressing CVE-2024-23206 have been released in version updates for affected software.

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