CVE-2023-28202
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.21%
Last modified
CVE-2023-28202 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5, watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, macOS Ventura 13.4. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5, watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, macOS Ventura 13.4. An app firewall setting may not take effect after exiting the Settings app.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.5 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.5 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.4 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 16.5 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 9.5 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213757Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213758Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213761Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213764Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213757Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213758Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213761Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213764Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-28202?
This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5, watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, macOS Ventura 13.4. An app firewall setting may not take effect after exiting the Settings app.
How severe is CVE-2023-28202?
CVE-2023-28202 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28202?
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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