CVE-2023-38596 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Q: What is CVE-2023-38596?

CVE-2023-38596 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The issue was addressed with improved handling of protocols. This issue is fixed in tvOS 17, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may fail to enforce App Transport Security.

Q: How severe is CVE-2023-38596?

CVE-2023-38596 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2023-38596?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.

Vulnerability Description

The issue was addressed with improved handling of protocols. This issue is fixed in tvOS 17, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may fail to enforce App Transport Security.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 17.0
Apple	Iphone Os	< 17.0
Apple	Macos	< 14.0
Apple	Tvos	< 17.0
Apple	Watchos	< 10.0

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/10Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/3
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/8
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/9
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213936Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213937Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release NotesVendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/10Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/3
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/8
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/9
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213936Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213937Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938Release NotesVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-38596?

CVE-2023-38596 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The issue was addressed with improved handling of protocols. This issue is fixed in tvOS 17, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may fail to enforce App Transport Security.

How severe is CVE-2023-38596?

CVE-2023-38596 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-38596?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.