CVE-2023-42923
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.67%
Last modified
CVE-2023-42923 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2. EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2. Private Browsing tabs may be accessed without authentication.
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 | Ipados | < 17.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 17.2 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214035Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214035Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-42923?
This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2. Private Browsing tabs may be accessed without authentication.
How severe is CVE-2023-42923?
CVE-2023-42923 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42923?
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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