CVE-2023-28208
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.34%
Last modified
CVE-2023-28208 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.2, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.2, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. A user may send a text from a secondary eSIM despite configuring a contact to use a primary eSIM.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.3 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.3 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.2 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213606Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213606Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-28208?
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.2, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. A user may send a text from a secondary eSIM despite configuring a contact to use a primary eSIM.
How severe is CVE-2023-28208?
CVE-2023-28208 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28208?
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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