Vulnerability Description
The issue was addressed with additional permissions checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14, 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 | Safari | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Ipados | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Macos | < 14.0 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213938
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213940
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-42872?
CVE-2023-42872 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The issue was addressed with additional permissions checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
How severe is CVE-2023-42872?
CVE-2023-42872 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-2023-42872?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari, Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos.