CVE-2023-42898
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.48%
Last modified
CVE-2023-42898 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.2, watchOS 10.2, iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, tvOS 17.2. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.2, watchOS 10.2, iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, tvOS 17.2. Processing an image may lead to arbitrary code execution.
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 | Ipados | >= 17.0, < 17.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | >= 17.0, < 17.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.2 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 17.2 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 10.2 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/9Mailing List, Third 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/HT214040Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214041Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/9Mailing List, Third 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/HT214040Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214041Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-42898?
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.2, watchOS 10.2, iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, tvOS 17.2. Processing an image may lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2023-42898?
CVE-2023-42898 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42898?
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-2023-42898?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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