CVE-2023-41988
MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.52%
Last modified
CVE-2023-41988 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1, watchOS 10.1, iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1, watchOS 10.1, iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. An attacker with physical access may be able to use Siri to access sensitive user data.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | >= 17.0, < 17.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | >= 17.0, < 17.1 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 10.1 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/19Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/24Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/25Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213982Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213988Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213982Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213988Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/19Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/24Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/25Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213982Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213988Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213982Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213988Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-41988?
This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1, watchOS 10.1, iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. An attacker with physical access may be able to use Siri to access sensitive user data.
How severe is CVE-2023-41988?
CVE-2023-41988 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41988?
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-2023-41988?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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