CVE-2023-42872
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.20%
Last modified
CVE-2023-42872 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with additional permissions checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with additional permissions checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Ipados | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Macos | < 14.0 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release Notes, Vendor 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-2023-42872?
The issue was addressed with additional permissions checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
How severe is CVE-2023-42872?
CVE-2023-42872 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42872?
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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