CVE-2023-38599 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2023-38599, a logic issue affecting Apple Safari, tvOS, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS, allowing websites to track sensitive user information. Find mitigation steps and update recommendations here.
A logic issue impacting several Apple products has been identified and addressed in the latest updates released by Apple.
Understanding CVE-2023-38599
This CVE entry describes a vulnerability that could allow a website to track sensitive user information on various Apple products, including Safari, tvOS, iOS and iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS.
What is CVE-2023-38599?
CVE-2023-38599 is a logic issue that has been mitigated through improved state management in the affected Apple products.
The Impact of CVE-2023-38599
The vulnerability could enable a malicious website to track sensitive user information, posing a risk to user privacy and security.
Technical Details of CVE-2023-38599
The following Apple products and versions are affected by CVE-2023-38599:
Vulnerability Description
The issue is fixed in Safari 16.6, watchOS 9.6, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, tvOS 16.6, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, and macOS Ventura 13.5.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Safari: unspecified, less than version 16.6
- tvOS: unspecified, less than version 16.6
- iOS and iPadOS: unspecified, less than version 16.6 and 15.7
- macOS: unspecified, less than version 13.5
- watchOS: unspecified, less than version 9.6
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability could be exploited by a malicious website to gather sensitive user data.
Mitigation and Prevention
Apple has provided the following recommendations to address the CVE-2023-38599 vulnerability:
Immediate Steps to Take
Users are advised to update their affected Apple products to the latest versions that include the security patches for CVE-2023-38599.
Long-Term Security Practices
Maintaining regular software updates and security patches is crucial to safeguarding against known vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
Refer to the official Apple support links for detailed instructions on updating affected products:
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213847
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/02/1
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KJ4DG5LHWG2INDOTPB7MO4JVJN6LKL3M/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5468
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KQXJYKTGLKI6TJEFJCKPHCNY7PS72OER/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-04