CVE-2023-42834

Name: CVE-2023-42834
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-21T07:15:47.977+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42834 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of files. This issue is fixed in watchOS 10.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.6.3, iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of files. This issue is fixed in watchOS 10.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.6.3, iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.21%

11.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipad Os	< 17.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 17.1
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0, < 12.7.2
Apple	Macos	>= 13.0, < 13.6.3
Apple	Macos	14.0
Apple	Watchos	< 10.1

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213982Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213988Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214037Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214038Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213982Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213988Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214037Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214038Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213982
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213988
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214037
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214038

Timeline

Published: Feb 21, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42834?

How severe is CVE-2023-42834?

CVE-2023-42834 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42834?

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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Source: NVD / NIST