CVE-2023-27942
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.25%
Last modified
CVE-2023-27942 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, tvOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, tvOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.4 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.4 |
| Apple | Macos | < 12.6.4 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.3 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 16.4 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 9.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213674Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213677Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213678Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213674Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213677Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213678Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-27942?
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, tvOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.
How severe is CVE-2023-27942?
CVE-2023-27942 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27942?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2023
- CVE-2023-27937An integer overflow was addressed with improved input valida…7.8
- CVE-2023-27938An out-of-bounds read issue was addressed with improved inpu…7.8
- CVE-2023-27939An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input vali…5.5
- CVE-2023-2794A flaw was found in ofono, an Open Source Telephony on Linux…8.1
- CVE-2023-27940The issue was addressed with additional permissions checks. …6.3
- CVE-2023-27941A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitiz…5.5
- CVE-2023-27943This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is…5.5
- CVE-2023-27944This issue was addressed with a new entitlement. This issue …8.6
- CVE-2023-27945This issue was addressed with improved entitlements. This is…6.3
- CVE-2023-27946An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds che…7.8
- CVE-2023-27947An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input vali…5.5
- CVE-2023-27948An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input vali…5.5
Are you affected by CVE-2023-27942?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST