Sandbox escape in iOS and iPadOS file handling protocol
CVE-2023-32437 is an Apple iOS/iPadOS vulnerability affecting iPhone 8 and later and multiple supported iPad models. According to the provided Apple advisory text, a flaw in the file handling protocol could allow a malicious app to break out of its sandbox. Apple states the issue was addressed in iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 through improvements to the file handling protocol. The available information indicates a sandbox escape condition tied to improper handling or validation in file-related operations, but the specific vulnerable component or function is not identified in the provided content.
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A sandbox escape issue addressed via improvements to the file handling protocol.
Vulnerabilità di privacy che può consentire a un'app di determinare la posizione corrente dell'utente; corretta con migliore redazione delle informazioni sensibili.
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