CVE-2023-42897
MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.35%
Last modified
CVE-2023-42897 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2. 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:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | >= 17.0, < 17.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | >= 17.0, < 17.2 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/7Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214035Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/7Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214035Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-42897?
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2. An attacker with physical access may be able to use Siri to access sensitive user data.
How severe is CVE-2023-42897?
CVE-2023-42897 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42897?
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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