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CVE-2023-38612: The issue was addressed with improved checks.

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7, iOS 16.7 and iPadOS 16.7, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14, macOS Ventura 13.6. An app may be able to access protected user data.

LowCVSS 3.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2023-38612 is an Apple privacy issue where an app may access protected user data. Apple says it fixed the issue with improved checks in iOS/iPadOS 16.7 and 17, macOS Monterey 12.7, Ventura 13.6, and Sonoma 14. The business risk is limited but relevant for unmanaged or delayed-update devices.

Executive priority

Treat this as routine patch governance, not an emergency response item. Prioritize devices used by executives, legal, finance, HR, and other teams handling sensitive user data.

Technical view

The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N, scoring 3.3. Sources describe a local, user-interaction-required confidentiality issue with no stated integrity or availability impact. Apple does not disclose the affected component, data class, or detailed root cause beyond improved checks.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS devices running versions before the fixed releases. The source bundle does not identify exact vulnerable version ranges or specific protected data types.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates local access and user interaction are required, reducing broad remote exploitation risk.

Researcher notes

Technical detail is sparse. Apple states only that improved checks fixed an issue allowing an app to access protected user data. No CWE, component, proof of exploitation, or precise affected version range is provided in the bundle.

Mitigation direction

  • Update iOS and iPadOS devices to 16.7, 17, or later supported releases.
  • Update macOS Monterey to 12.7, Ventura to 13.6, or Sonoma to 14 or later.
  • Use MDM controls to enforce minimum OS versions across managed Apple fleets.
  • Check Apple advisories for any superseding guidance or later security updates.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory managed iOS, iPadOS, and macOS versions across the environment.
  • Confirm devices meet or exceed the fixed Apple OS versions listed in advisories.
  • Review MDM compliance reports for delayed, unmanaged, or unsupported devices.
  • Track exceptions for devices that cannot receive current Apple updates.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
7

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Low
CVSS
3.3 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
10Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
3.3CVSS 3.1LowCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N1.81.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

3.3Low
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2023-38612Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
AppleiOS and iPadOSunspecifiedListed
ApplemacOSunspecifiedListed
AppleiOS and iPadOSunspecifiedListed
ApplemacOSunspecifiedListed
ApplemacOSunspecifiedListed
Weakness

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