CVE-2023-42897

Reference Links

• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/7
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214035 (Advisory)
• https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214035

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• HT214035

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2023-42937
• CVE-2023-42919
• CVE-2023-42896
• CVE-2023-42884
• CVE-2023-45866
• CVE-2023-42941
• CVE-2023-42962
• CVE-2023-42922
• CVE-2023-42898
• CVE-2023-42899
• CVE-2023-42888
• CVE-2023-42974
• CVE-2023-42914
• CVE-2023-42893
• CVE-2023-42923
• CVE-2023-42936
• CVE-2023-42897
• CVE-2023-42947
• CVE-2023-40389
• CVE-2023-42890
• CVE-2023-42883
• CVE-2023-42950
• CVE-2023-42956

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the severity of CVE-2023-42897?

  CVE-2023-42897 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive user data.

• How do I fix CVE-2023-42897?

  To fix CVE-2023-42897, update your device to iOS 17.2 or iPadOS 17.2.

• Who is affected by CVE-2023-42897?

  CVE-2023-42897 affects users of iOS versions between 17.0 and 17.2 and iPadOS versions between 17.0 and 17.2.

• What type of exploit is associated with CVE-2023-42897?

  CVE-2023-42897 may be exploited by attackers with physical access to the device, allowing them to use Siri to access sensitive information.

• What does CVE-2023-42897 involve?

  CVE-2023-42897 involves a vulnerability in Siri that allows access to sensitive user data if the proper checks are not in place.