CVE-2023-42939
First published: Wed Oct 25 2023(Updated: )
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. A user's private browsing activity may be unexpectedly saved in the App Privacy Report.
Credit: Abhay Kailasia @abhay_kailasia Lakshmi Narain College Of Technology Bhopal India product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| iPadOS | <17.1 | |
| Apple iPhone OS | <17.1 | |
| Apple iOS | <17.1 | 17.1 |
| iPadOS | <17.1 | 17.1 |
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Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2023-42952
- CVE-2023-41072
- CVE-2023-42857
- CVE-2023-40449
- CVE-2023-42823
- CVE-2023-42928
- CVE-2023-40413
- CVE-2023-42834
- CVE-2023-42953
- CVE-2023-40416
- CVE-2023-42848
- CVE-2023-40423
- CVE-2023-42849
- CVE-2023-40446
- CVE-2023-42942
- CVE-2023-40408
- CVE-2023-42846
- CVE-2023-42847
- CVE-2023-42845
- CVE-2023-42841
- CVE-2023-42873
- CVE-2023-42951
- CVE-2023-42836
- CVE-2023-42839
- CVE-2023-42855
- CVE-2023-42878
- CVE-2023-41982
- CVE-2023-41997
- CVE-2023-41988
- CVE-2023-42946
- CVE-2023-40445
- CVE-2023-41254
- CVE-2023-40447
- CVE-2023-41976
- CVE-2023-42852
- CVE-2023-42843
- CVE-2023-42939
- CVE-2023-41983
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-42939?
CVE-2023-42939 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user privacy.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42939?
To fix CVE-2023-42939, update your device to iOS 17.1 or iPadOS 17.1.
What type of issue is CVE-2023-42939?
CVE-2023-42939 is a logic issue that could lead to unexpected saving of private browsing activity.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2023-42939?
CVE-2023-42939 affects Apple devices running iOS and iPadOS up to version 17.1.
What improvements were made in the fix for CVE-2023-42939?
The fix for CVE-2023-42939 includes improved checks to prevent unintended saving of private browsing information.
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