CVE-2023-42950
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.07%
Last modified
CVE-2023-42950 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.2, iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, tvOS 17.2, watchOS 10.2, macOS Sonoma 14.2. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.2, iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, tvOS 17.2, watchOS 10.2, macOS Sonoma 14.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | < 17.2 |
| Apple | Ipados | < 17.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 17.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.2 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 17.2 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 10.2 |
References
- 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/HT214039Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214040Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214041Release 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/HT214039Release 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-2023-42950?
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.2, iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, tvOS 17.2, watchOS 10.2, macOS Sonoma 14.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2023-42950?
CVE-2023-42950 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42950?
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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