CVE-2023-42875

Name: CVE-2023-42875
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-04-11T15:15:44.777+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

7.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.41%

33.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

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: Apr 11, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42875?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-42875?

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Source: NVD / NIST