CVE-2023-42858
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.19%
Last modified
CVE-2023-42858 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.1. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.1. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 12.7.1 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.6.1 |
| Apple | Macos | 14.0 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213983Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213985Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213983Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213985Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-42858?
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.1. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.
How severe is CVE-2023-42858?
CVE-2023-42858 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42858?
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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