CVE-2023-42855

CVE-2023-42855 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipad Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. An attacker with physical access may be able to silently persist an Apple ID on an erased device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42855?
This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. An attacker with physical access may be able to silently persist an Apple ID on an erased device.
How severe is CVE-2023-42855?
CVE-2023-42855 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-42855 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42855?
CVE-2023-42855 primarily affects Apple Ipad Os. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42855?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-42855 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2023-42855 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47276.
When was CVE-2023-42855 published?
CVE-2023-42855 was published on 2024-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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