CVE-2023-42935
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.21%
Last modified
CVE-2023-42935 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 Ventura 13.6.4. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.4. A local attacker may be able to view the previous logged in user’s desktop from the fast user switching screen.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.6.4 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.1 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/37Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214058Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/37Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214058Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-42935?
An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.4. A local attacker may be able to view the previous logged in user’s desktop from the fast user switching screen.
How severe is CVE-2023-42935?
CVE-2023-42935 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42935?
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.
How Strix Helps
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