CVE-2023-27940
MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.25%
Last modified
CVE-2023-27940 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with additional permissions checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7.6 and iPadOS 15.7.6, macOS Monterey 12.6.6, macOS Ventura 13.4. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with additional permissions checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7.6 and iPadOS 15.7.6, macOS Monterey 12.6.6, macOS Ventura 13.4. A sandboxed app may be able to observe system-wide network connections.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 15.7.6 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 15.7.6 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0.0, < 12.6.6 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213758Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213759Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213765Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213758Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213759Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213765Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-27940?
The issue was addressed with additional permissions checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7.6 and iPadOS 15.7.6, macOS Monterey 12.6.6, macOS Ventura 13.4. A sandboxed app may be able to observe system-wide network connections.
How severe is CVE-2023-27940?
CVE-2023-27940 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27940?
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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