CVE-2023-32438
First published: Mon Jan 23 2023(Updated: )
AppleMobileFileIntegrity. This issue was addressed with improved checks to prevent unauthorized actions.
Credit: Csaba Fitzl @theevilbit Offensive SecurityMickey Jin @patch1t product-security@apple.com Csaba Fitzl @theevilbit Offensive SecurityMickey Jin @patch1t Csaba Fitzl @theevilbit Offensive SecurityMickey Jin @patch1t Csaba Fitzl @theevilbit Offensive SecurityMickey Jin @patch1t product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Ipad Os | <16.3 | |
| Apple iPhone OS | <16.3 | |
| Apple macOS | >=13.0<13.2 | |
| Apple watchOS | <9.3 | |
| <13.2 | 13.2 | |
| <16.3 | 16.3 | |
| <16.3 | 16.3 | |
| <16.3 | 16.3 | |
| Apple watchOS | <9.3 | 9.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213599 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213601 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213606 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213605
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213601
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213606
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213599
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2023-32438
- CVE-2023-23499
- CVE-2023-23520
- CVE-2023-41990
- CVE-2023-23519
- CVE-2023-23500
- CVE-2023-23502
- CVE-2023-23504
- CVE-2023-23503
- CVE-2023-23512
- CVE-2023-23505
- CVE-2023-23511
- CVE-2023-32393
- CVE-2022-0108
- CVE-2023-23496
- CVE-2023-23518
- CVE-2023-23517
- CVE-2022-42915
- CVE-2022-42916
- CVE-2022-32221
- CVE-2022-35260
- CVE-2023-23539
- CVE-2023-23513
- CVE-2023-23493
- CVE-2023-23530
- CVE-2023-23531
- CVE-2023-23507
- CVE-2023-23516
- CVE-2023-23506
- CVE-2023-23498
- CVE-2023-28208
- CVE-2023-23497
- CVE-2023-23510
- CVE-2022-3705
- CVE-2023-23501
- CVE-2023-23508
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-32438?
The severity of CVE-2023-32438 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.
How was CVE-2023-32438 fixed?
CVE-2023-32438 was fixed in tvOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2, watchOS 9.3, iOS 16.3, and iPadOS 16.3 with improved checks to prevent unauthorized actions.
Which Apple software versions are affected by CVE-2023-32438?
CVE-2023-32438 affects watchOS up to version 9.3, macOS Ventura up to version 13.2, tvOS up to version 16.3, iOS up to version 16.3, and iPadOS up to version 16.3.
How can an app bypass Privacy preferences due to CVE-2023-32438?
CVE-2023-32438 allows an app to bypass Privacy preferences.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-32438?
More information about CVE-2023-32438 can be found on the Apple support website: [Apple Support](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213599), [Apple Support](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605), [Apple Support](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213601).
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