CVE-2023-42843

Description

An inconsistent user interface issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.2 and iPadOS 16.7.2, iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1, Safari 17.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1. Visiting a malicious website may lead to address bar spoofing.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
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Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple Safari
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213981 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213986 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213982 vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/26/1 third party advisory mailing list
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IXLXIOAH5S7J22LJTCIAVFVVJ4TESAX4/ mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42843?
CVE-2023-42843 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-42843?
To fix CVE-2023-42843, 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-2023-42843 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-42843 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-2023-42843?
CVE-2023-42843 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple Safari, Apple macOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS.
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