medium
5.5
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2023-27943

First published: Mon Mar 27 2023(Updated: )

LaunchServices. This issue was addressed with improved checks.

Credit: an anonymous researcher Red CanaryBrandon Dalton @partyD0lphin Red CanaryMilan Tenk F FArthur Valiev Fan anonymous researcher Red CanaryBrandon Dalton @partyD0lphin Red CanaryMilan Tenk F FArthur Valiev F product-security@apple.com product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iPadOS<16.4
Apple iPhone OS<16.4
Apple macOS<13.3
<16.4
16.4
<16.4
16.4
Apple macOS Ventura<13.3
13.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-27943?

    CVE-2023-27943 is a vulnerability in LaunchServices in macOS Ventura, iOS, and iPadOS that allows files downloaded from the internet to not have the quarantine flag applied.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-27943?

    CVE-2023-27943 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).

  • How was CVE-2023-27943 addressed?

    CVE-2023-27943 was addressed with improved checks in macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4, and iPadOS 16.4.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-27943?

    To fix CVE-2023-27943, update your macOS Ventura to version 13.3 or later, iOS to version 16.4 or later, and iPadOS to version 16.4 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-27943?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-27943 on the Apple support website: [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670) and [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676).

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