CVE-2023-42828 — HIGH (7.8)

Q: What is CVE-2023-42828?

CVE-2023-42828 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.5. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

Q: How severe is CVE-2023-42828?

CVE-2023-42828 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2023-42828?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.

Vulnerability Description

This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.5. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 13.5

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843Release NotesVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-42828?

CVE-2023-42828 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.5. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

How severe is CVE-2023-42828?

CVE-2023-42828 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-42828?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.