CVE-2023-41069 Auth bypass in iOS and iPadOS
An attacker can bypass Face ID authentication using a 3D model, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the device.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-41069?
CVE-2023-41069 is a medium-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Apple Ipados, published on 10 Jan 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
This issue was addressed by improving Face ID anti-spoofing models. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. A 3D model constructed to look like the enrolled user may authenticate via Face ID.
Weakness: CWE-290
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-41069?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41069?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-41069 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2023-41069 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-41069 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-xrgf-qp7c-883g.