CVE-2023-42832
HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.15%
Last modified
CVE-2023-42832 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Monterey 12.6.8, macOS Ventura 13.5. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. 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 gain root privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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-2023-42832?
A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. 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 gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-42832?
CVE-2023-42832 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42832?
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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