Vulnerability Description
This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, macOS Monterey 12.6.8, macOS Ventura 13.5. An app may be able to fingerprint the user.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 15.7.8 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 15.7.8 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.7.9 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-42831?
CVE-2023-42831 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, macOS Monterey 12.6.8, macOS Ventura 13.5. An app may be able to fi...
How severe is CVE-2023-42831?
CVE-2023-42831 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-2023-42831?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos.