CVE-2023-42836
CVE-2023-42836 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipad Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-47257
- Affected product: Apple Ipad Os
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. An attacker may be able to access connected network volumes mounted in the home directory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-42836?
- A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. An attacker may be able to access connected network volumes mounted in the home directory.
- How severe is CVE-2023-42836?
- CVE-2023-42836 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-42836 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-42836?
- CVE-2023-42836 primarily affects Apple Ipad Os. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-42836?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-42836 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-42836 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47257.
- When was CVE-2023-42836 published?
- CVE-2023-42836 was published on 2024-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213982
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214037
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214038
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213982
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214037
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214038
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipad_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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