CVE-2023-42832

Name: CVE-2023-42832
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-10T22:15:49.953+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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: Jan 10, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-42832?

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Source: NVD / NIST