CVE-2023-27943

MEDIUM

iPadOS < 16.4 - Unprotected File Quarantine Bypass

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4. Files downloaded from the internet may not have the quarantine flag applied.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0015
EPSS Percentile 35.8%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

Status published
Products (3)
apple/ipados < 16.4
apple/iphone_os < 16.4
apple/macos < 13.3
Published May 08, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026