CVE-2023-32438
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.20%
Last modified
CVE-2023-32438 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved checks to prevent unauthorized actions. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2, watchOS 9.3, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved checks to prevent unauthorized actions. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2, watchOS 9.3, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.3 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.3 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.2 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 9.3 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213599Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213601Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213606Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213599Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213601Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213606Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-32438?
This issue was addressed with improved checks to prevent unauthorized actions. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2, watchOS 9.3, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.
How severe is CVE-2023-32438?
CVE-2023-32438 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32438?
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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