CVE-2023-38593
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.20%
Last modified
CVE-2023-38593 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.8, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.8, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6. An app may be able to cause a denial-of-service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 15.7.8 |
| Apple | Ipados | >= 16.0, < 16.6 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 15.7.8 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | >= 16.0, < 16.6 |
| Apple | Macos | < 11.7.9 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 12.6.8 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.5 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 16.6 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 9.6 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213842Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213846Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213842Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213846Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-38593?
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.8, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6. An app may be able to cause a denial-of-service.
How severe is CVE-2023-38593?
CVE-2023-38593 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-2023-38593?
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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