Vulnerability Description
The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 17.0 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/8Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/8Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213938
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-40428?
CVE-2023-40428 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
How severe is CVE-2023-40428?
CVE-2023-40428 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-2023-40428?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os.