CVE-2023-28202

Description

This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5, watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, macOS Ventura 13.4. An app firewall setting may not take effect after exiting the Settings app.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
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Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213758 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213764 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213757 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213761 release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28202?
CVE-2023-28202 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-28202?
To fix CVE-2023-28202, 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-2023-28202 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-28202 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-2023-28202?
CVE-2023-28202 affects Apple macOS, Apple watchOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple tvOS.
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