Vulnerability Description
This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. An attacker with physical access may be able to silently persist an Apple ID on an erased device.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipad Os | < 17.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 17.1 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213982Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213982Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213982
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-42855?
CVE-2023-42855 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. An attacker with physical access may be able to silently persist an Apple ID on an erased devi...
How severe is CVE-2023-42855?
CVE-2023-42855 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-42855?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipad Os, Apple Iphone Os.