CVE-2023-42888

Name: CVE-2023-42888
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-23T01:15:09.98+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42888 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.5 and iPadOS 16.7.5, watchOS 10.2, macOS Ventura 13.6.4, macOS Sonoma 14.2, macOS Monterey 12.7.3, iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.5 and iPadOS 16.7.5, watchOS 10.2, macOS Ventura 13.6.4, macOS Sonoma 14.2, macOS Monterey 12.7.3, iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2. Processing a maliciously crafted image may result in disclosure of process memory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	> 16.0, < 16.7.5
Apple	Ipados	> 17.0, < 17.2
Apple	Iphone Os	> 16.0, < 16.7.5
Apple	Iphone Os	> 17.0, < 17.2
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0, < 12.7.3
Apple	Macos	>= 13.0, < 13.6.4
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.2
Apple	Watchos	< 10.2

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/34Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/37Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/38Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214035Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214036Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214041Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214057Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214058Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214063Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214035Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214036Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214041Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/34Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/37Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/38Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214035Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214036Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214041Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214057Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214058Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214063Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214035Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214036Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214041Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214058
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214063

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42888?

How severe is CVE-2023-42888?

CVE-2023-42888 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42888?

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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Source: NVD / NIST