CVE-2023-42983
MEDIUMCVSS 6.4/10EPSS 0.20%
Last modified
CVE-2023-42983 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.4/10 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 0.20% 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/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 14.0 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120950Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-42983?
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-2023-42983?
CVE-2023-42983 has a CVSS score of 6.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42983?
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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