CVE-2023-6724
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authorization controls in the Hearing Tracking System by manipulating user-controlled keys, enabling authentication abuse. It affects Hearing Tracking System versions before iOS 7.0 and the latest Android release 1.0.
💻 Affected Systems
- Software Engineering Consultancy Machine Equipment Limited Company Hearing Tracking System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise allowing unauthorized access to sensitive hearing data, potential data manipulation or deletion, and privilege escalation to administrative functions.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to confidential hearing records and personal information, potentially violating privacy regulations and compromising case integrity.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper authentication and authorization controls, though some data exposure may still occur if other vulnerabilities exist.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some user interaction but leverages authorization bypass through controlled keys.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: iOS 7.0 or later, Android version after 1.0
Vendor Advisory: https://www.usom.gov.tr/bildirim/tr-24-0099
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Update Hearing Tracking System app to iOS 7.0+ or latest Android version. 2. Restart the application after update. 3. Verify authorization controls are functioning properly.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable versions
allRemove or disable affected app versions from devices
adb uninstall com.company.hearingtracking
Remove app from iOS devices via MDM
Network segmentation
allRestrict app network access to essential services only
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls and monitor for unauthorized access attempts
- Enable detailed audit logging for all authentication and authorization events
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check app version in settings: iOS version < 7.0 or Android version = 1.0 indicates vulnerabilityCheck Version:
iOS: Settings > General > About > Version; Android: Settings > Apps > Hearing Tracking System > App infoVerify Fix Applied:
Verify app version is iOS ≥ 7.0 or Android > 1.0, then test authorization controls with different user roles📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Multiple failed authorization attempts followed by successful access
- Unusual user privilege changes
- Access to unauthorized resources
Network Indicators:
- Unusual API calls to authorization endpoints
- Suspicious parameter manipulation in requests
SIEM Query:
source="hearing_tracking" AND (event_type="auth_bypass" OR status="unauthorized_access")