CVE-2023-42949
CVE-2023-42949 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-47370
- Affected product: Apple Ipados
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
This issue was addressed with improved data protection. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14, watchOS 10, tvOS 17. An app may be able to access edited photos saved to a temporary directory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-42949?
- This issue was addressed with improved data protection. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14, watchOS 10, tvOS 17. An app may be able to access edited photos saved to a temporary directory.
- How severe is CVE-2023-42949?
- CVE-2023-42949 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-42949 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-42949?
- CVE-2023-42949 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-42949?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-42949 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-42949 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47370.
- When was CVE-2023-42949 published?
- CVE-2023-42949 was published on 2024-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213936
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213937
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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