Memory Handling Flaw in Apple Products
CVE-2023-42871

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apple
Status
iOS and iPadOS
macOS
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 January 2024

Summary

A memory handling flaw exists in specific Apple operating systems, which may permit an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. This vulnerability has been addressed in macOS Sonoma 14, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17. Users and administrators are urged to upgrade to the latest versions to mitigate any potential risks associated with this memory handling issue.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 17

macOS < 14

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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