What is CVE-2023-42928?

CVE-2023-42928 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple iOS And Ipados, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-02-21.

How severe is CVE-2023-42928?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Apple iOS And Ipados

CVE-2023-42928

The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.

EPSS: 0.002 (7.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Apple Ios And Ipados — versions unspecified
Apple Ipad_os
Apple Iphone_os

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

References

product-security@apple.com (Vendor Advisory)
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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42928?: CVE-2023-42928 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple iOS And Ipados, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-02-21.
How severe is CVE-2023-42928?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.