Private Browsing Activity May Be Unexpectedly Saved in App Privacy Report
CVE-2023-42939

3.3LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
iOS and iPadOS
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 February 2024

What is CVE-2023-42939?

A logic flaw has been identified in Apple's iOS and iPadOS, which allows a user's private browsing sessions to be inadvertently recorded within the App Privacy Report. This functionality could potentially compromise user privacy as sensitive browsing activities may not remain confidential. The issue has been addressed in the latest available updates, specifically iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1, emphasizing the importance for users to update their devices to avoid potential privacy risks.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 17.1

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213982

CVSS V3.1

Score:
3.3
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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