Memory Handling Flaw in Apple Products Leading to Code Execution
CVE-2023-42899

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
iOS And iPad OS
Mac OS
TV OS
Watch OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 December 2023

What is CVE-2023-42899?

A memory handling issue has been identified in certain Apple products, allowing for the potential execution of arbitrary code when processing an image. This vulnerability affects various systems including macOS, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS, underscoring the importance of regular updates for maintaining security. Apple has released fixes in their latest versions to address this critical concern.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 17.2

iOS and iPadOS < 16.7

macOS < 13.6

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214035
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214034
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214038

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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