Denial-of-Service Vulnerability in Apple Products
CVE-2023-23512

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Apple
Status
iOS and iPadOS
tvOS
macOS
watchOS
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 February 2023

Summary

A vulnerability has been identified in various Apple platforms where improved cache handling can be exploited, potentially leading to an app denial-of-service. This situation may arise when users visit a compromised website, which could disrupt the normal functioning of applications on devices running vulnerable versions of watchOS, tvOS, macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. The issue has been addressed in the latest updates, encouraging users to upgrade to the fixed versions.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 16.3

macOS < 13.2

tvOS < 16.3

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213606
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213601
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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