CVE-2023-42887
MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.24%
Last modified
CVE-2023-42887 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.4, macOS Sonoma 14.2. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.4, macOS Sonoma 14.2. An app may be able to read arbitrary files.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.6.4 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.2 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/37Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214036Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214058Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214036Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/37Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214036Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214058Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214036Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-42887?
An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.4, macOS Sonoma 14.2. An app may be able to read arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2023-42887?
CVE-2023-42887 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42887?
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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