CVE-2023-41986
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.26%
Last modified
CVE-2023-41986 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
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 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/8Mailing List, Third Party 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/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/8Mailing List, Third Party 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-2023-41986?
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
How severe is CVE-2023-41986?
CVE-2023-41986 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41986?
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-2023-41986?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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