CVE-2023-42891
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.32%
Last modified
CVE-2023-42891 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.2, macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.2, macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. An app may be able to monitor keystrokes without user permission.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0.0, < 12.7.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.6.3 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.2 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/10Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214036Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214037Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214038Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/10Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214036Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214037Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214038Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-42891?
An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.2, macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. An app may be able to monitor keystrokes without user permission.
How severe is CVE-2023-42891?
CVE-2023-42891 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42891?
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-2023-42891?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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