CVE-2023-42831

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.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.06%

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Affected: Apple macOS

Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS

Affected: Apple macOS

References

Link	Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844	release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42831?: CVE-2023-42831 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-42831?: To fix CVE-2023-42831, 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-2023-42831 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-42831 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-2023-42831?: CVE-2023-42831 affects Apple macOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS.

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