CVE-2023-42875
HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.41%
Last modified
CVE-2023-42875 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14, watchOS 10, tvOS 17, Safari 17. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14, watchOS 10, tvOS 17, Safari 17. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Ipados | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Macos | < 14.0 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 10.0 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120330Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120947Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120948Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120949Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120950Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-42875?
Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14, watchOS 10, tvOS 17, Safari 17. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
How severe is CVE-2023-42875?
CVE-2023-42875 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42875?
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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