CVE-2023-42899
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.43%
Last modified
CVE-2023-42899 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.2, iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, watchOS 10.2, macOS Ventura 13.6.3, tvOS 17.2, iOS 16.7.3 and iPadOS 16.7.3, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. EPSS estimates a 0.43% 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, iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, watchOS 10.2, macOS Ventura 13.6.3, tvOS 17.2, iOS 16.7.3 and iPadOS 16.7.3, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. 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:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.7.3 |
| Apple | Ipados | >= 17.0, < 17.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.7.3 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | >= 17.0, < 17.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0.0, < 12.7.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.6.3 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.2 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 10.2 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 10.2 |
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/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/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214034Release Notes, Vendor 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/HT214037Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214038Release 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/10Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/11Mailing List, Third Party 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/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214034Release Notes, Vendor 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/HT214037Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214038Release 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-2023-42899?
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.2, iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, watchOS 10.2, macOS Ventura 13.6.3, tvOS 17.2, iOS 16.7.3 and iPadOS 16.7.3, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. Processing an image may lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2023-42899?
CVE-2023-42899 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42899?
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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