CVE-2023-42855
MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.23%
Last modified
CVE-2023-42855 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. An attacker with physical access may be able to silently persist an Apple ID on an erased device.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipad Os | < 17.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 17.1 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213982Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213982Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-42855?
This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. An attacker with physical access may be able to silently persist an Apple ID on an erased device.
How severe is CVE-2023-42855?
CVE-2023-42855 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42855?
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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