CVE-2023-42865
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.52%
Last modified
CVE-2023-42865 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, tvOS 16.4, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, tvOS 16.4, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4. Processing an image may result in disclosure of process memory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.4 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.4 |
| Apple | Macos | < 13.3 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 16.4 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 9.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213674Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213678Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213674Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213678Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-42865?
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, tvOS 16.4, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4. Processing an image may result in disclosure of process memory.
How severe is CVE-2023-42865?
CVE-2023-42865 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42865?
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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