CVE-2023-42943
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.18%
Last modified
CVE-2023-42943 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to read sensitive location information.
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 | < 14.0 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-42943?
A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to read sensitive location information.
How severe is CVE-2023-42943?
CVE-2023-42943 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42943?
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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