CVE-2023-42941
MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.24%
Last modified
CVE-2023-42941 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 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 0.24% 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 in a privileged network position may be able to perform a denial-of-service attack using crafted Bluetooth packets.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 17.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 17.2 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214035Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214035Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214035Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214035Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-42941?
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2. An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to perform a denial-of-service attack using crafted Bluetooth packets.
How severe is CVE-2023-42941?
CVE-2023-42941 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42941?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2023-42941?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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