Vulnerability Description
An access issue was addressed with improvements to the sandbox. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code out of its sandbox or with certain elevated privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 12.7.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214037Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214038Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214037Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214038Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214037
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214038
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-42838?
CVE-2023-42838 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). An access issue was addressed with improvements to the sandbox. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code out ...
How severe is CVE-2023-42838?
CVE-2023-42838 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-42838?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.