CVE-2023-42981

Name: CVE-2023-42981
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-04-11T15:15:45.32+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42981 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Processing a file may lead to a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents. This issue is fixed in macOS 14. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Processing a file may lead to a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents. This issue is fixed in macOS 14. The issue was addressed with improved checks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.26%

17.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	14.0

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120950Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 11, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42981?

Processing a file may lead to a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents. This issue is fixed in macOS 14. The issue was addressed with improved checks.

How severe is CVE-2023-42981?

CVE-2023-42981 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42981?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-42981?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST