CVE-2023-42930
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.20%
Last modified
CVE-2023-42930 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Sonoma 14.2, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Sonoma 14.2, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 12.7.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.6.3 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.2 |
References
- 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/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-2023-42930?
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Sonoma 14.2, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
How severe is CVE-2023-42930?
CVE-2023-42930 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42930?
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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