CVE-2023-23503

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.2, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3, iOS 15.7.3 and iPadOS 15.7.3, tvOS 16.3, watchOS 9.3. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
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Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213606 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213601 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213598 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213599 release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-23503?
CVE-2023-23503 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-23503?
To fix CVE-2023-23503, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-23503 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-23503 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-23503?
CVE-2023-23503 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple tvOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple watchOS.
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