CVE-2023-42829
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.37%
Last modified
CVE-2023-42829 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with additional restrictions on the observability of app states. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Monterey 12.6.8, macOS Ventura 13.5. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with additional restrictions on the observability of app states. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Monterey 12.6.8, macOS Ventura 13.5. An app may be able to access SSH passphrases.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.7.9 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0.0, < 12.6.8 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.5 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-42829?
The issue was addressed with additional restrictions on the observability of app states. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Monterey 12.6.8, macOS Ventura 13.5. An app may be able to access SSH passphrases.
How severe is CVE-2023-42829?
CVE-2023-42829 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42829?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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