CVE-2023-41975
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.98%
Last modified
CVE-2023-41975 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.1. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.1. A website may be able to access the microphone without the microphone use indicator being shown.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0.0, < 12.7.1 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.6.1 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.1 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/21Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/24Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/26Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213983Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213985Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213983Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213985Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/21Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/24Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/26Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213983Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213985Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213983Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213985Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-41975?
This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.1. A website may be able to access the microphone without the microphone use indicator being shown.
How severe is CVE-2023-41975?
CVE-2023-41975 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41975?
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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