Vulnerability Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.1. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 12.7.1 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213983Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213985Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213983Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213985Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213983
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213985
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-42877?
CVE-2023-42877 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.1. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
How severe is CVE-2023-42877?
CVE-2023-42877 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-42877?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.