CVE-2023-23512
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.70%
Last modified
CVE-2023-23512 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.3, tvOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.3, tvOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. Visiting a website may lead to an app denial-of-service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.3 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.3 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.2 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 16.3 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 9.3 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213599Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213601Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213606Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213599Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213601Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213606Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-23512?
The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.3, tvOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. Visiting a website may lead to an app denial-of-service.
How severe is CVE-2023-23512?
CVE-2023-23512 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23512?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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