CVE-2023-42869
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.52%
Last modified
CVE-2023-42869 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.4, iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.4, iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5. Multiple issues in libxml2.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.5 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.5 |
| Apple | Macos | < 13.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213757Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213758Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213757Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213758Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-42869?
Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.4, iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5. Multiple issues in libxml2.
How severe is CVE-2023-42869?
CVE-2023-42869 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42869?
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-2023-42869?
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