CVE-2023-42836
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.53%
Last modified
CVE-2023-42836 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. An attacker may be able to access connected network volumes mounted in the home directory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipad Os | < 17.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 17.1 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 12.7.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.6.3 |
| Apple | Macos | 14.0 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213982Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214037Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214038Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213982Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214037Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214038Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-42836?
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. An attacker may be able to access connected network volumes mounted in the home directory.
How severe is CVE-2023-42836?
CVE-2023-42836 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42836?
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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