CVE-2023-41986
CVSS 3.1 Score 5.5 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Sep 27, 2023
Updated: Oct 5, 2023
Summary
CVE-2023-41986 is a vulnerability that impacted iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, as well as macOS Ventura 13. The issue allowed certain apps to bypass security restrictions and modify protected parts of the file system. This potential security risk has been remedied in the latest operating system releases, specifically in iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma 14. The vulnerability was addressed by implementing enhanced checks to prevent unauthorized modifications to protected areas of the file system.
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Affected Products
- Apple (iPhone OS)
- MacOS
- iPadOS
Affected Vendors
- Apple
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