CVE-2023-27955 (GCVE-0-2023-27955)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-05-08 00:00 – Updated: 2025-01-29 14:51
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Summary
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, tvOS 16.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5. An app may be able to read arbitrary files.
Severity ?
5.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE
  • An app may be able to read arbitrary files
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Apple macOS Affected: unspecified , < 13.3 (custom)
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    Apple iOS and iPadOS Affected: unspecified , < 16.4 (custom)
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    Apple macOS Affected: unspecified , < 12.6 (custom)
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    Apple tvOS Affected: unspecified , < 16.4 (custom)
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    Apple macOS Affected: unspecified , < 11.7 (custom)
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