CVE-2023-38596
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.34%
Last modified
CVE-2023-38596 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved handling of protocols. This issue is fixed in tvOS 17, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Sonoma 14. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved handling of protocols. This issue is fixed in tvOS 17, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may fail to enforce App Transport Security.
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 | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Macos | < 14.0 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 10.0 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/10Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213936Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213937Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/10Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213936Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213937Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-38596?
The issue was addressed with improved handling of protocols. This issue is fixed in tvOS 17, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may fail to enforce App Transport Security.
How severe is CVE-2023-38596?
CVE-2023-38596 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38596?
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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