CVE-2023-40442
LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.19%
Last modified
CVE-2023-40442 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, macOS Monterey 12.6.8. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, macOS Monterey 12.6.8. An app may be able to read sensitive location information.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
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 | >= 11.0, < 11.7.9 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0.0, < 12.6.8 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213841Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213841Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40442?
A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, macOS Monterey 12.6.8. An app may be able to read sensitive location information.
How severe is CVE-2023-40442?
CVE-2023-40442 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40442?
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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