CVE-2023-38603
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.85%
Last modified
CVE-2023-38603 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, macOS Ventura 13.5. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, macOS Ventura 13.5. A remote user may be able to cause a denial-of-service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/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 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213842Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213844Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213845Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213842Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213844Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213845Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-38603?
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, macOS Ventura 13.5. A remote user may be able to cause a denial-of-service.
How severe is CVE-2023-38603?
CVE-2023-38603 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38603?
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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