Vulnerability Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, watchOS 10.1, iOS 16.7.2 and iPadOS 16.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.6.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1. An attacker that has already achieved kernel code execution may be able to bypass kernel memory mitigations.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.7.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.7.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0.0, < 12.7.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 10.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/19Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/21Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/23Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/24Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/25Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/26Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213981Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213982Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213983Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213985Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213988Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213981Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213982Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213983Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-42849?
CVE-2023-42849 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, watchOS 10.1, iOS 16.7.2 and iPadOS 16.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.6.1, macOS S...
How severe is CVE-2023-42849?
CVE-2023-42849 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-42849?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Watchos.