CVE-2023-42839

Name: CVE-2023-42839
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-21T07:15:48.633+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42839 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in tvOS 17.1, watchOS 10.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1, iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in tvOS 17.1, watchOS 10.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1, 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

0.20%

9.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipad Os	< 17.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 17.1
Apple	Macos	14.0
Apple	Tvos	< 17.1
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/HT213987Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213988Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213982Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213987Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213988Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213982
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213988

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42839?

This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in tvOS 17.1, watchOS 10.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1, iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

How severe is CVE-2023-42839?

CVE-2023-42839 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42839?

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-2023-42839?

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Source: NVD / NIST