CVE-2023-41977
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.68%
Last modified
CVE-2023-41977 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1, iOS 16.7.2 and iPadOS 16.7.2. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1, iOS 16.7.2 and iPadOS 16.7.2. Visiting a malicious website may reveal browsing history.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.7.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.7.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.1 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/23Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/24Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213981Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213981Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/23Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/24Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213981Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213981Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-41977?
The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1, iOS 16.7.2 and iPadOS 16.7.2. Visiting a malicious website may reveal browsing history.
How severe is CVE-2023-41977?
CVE-2023-41977 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41977?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2023-41977?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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