CVE-2023-28178
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.23%
Last modified
CVE-2023-28178 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, tvOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, tvOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.4 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.4 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 12.6.4 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.3 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213677Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213677Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-28178?
A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, tvOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.
How severe is CVE-2023-28178?
CVE-2023-28178 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28178?
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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