CVE-2023-40428

MEDIUM

iPadOS < 17.0 - Unprotected User Data Exposure via Cache Handling Issue

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/8
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0012
EPSS Percentile 31.0%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

Status published
Products (2)
apple/ipados < 17.0
apple/iphone_os < 17.0
Published Sep 27, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026