Vulnerability Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.2, watchOS 10.2, iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, tvOS 17.2. Processing an image may lead to arbitrary code execution.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | >= 17.0, < 17.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | >= 17.0, < 17.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.2 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 17.2 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 10.2 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/12Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/13Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/9Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214035Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214036Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214040Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214041Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/12Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/13Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/9Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214035Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214036Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214040Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-42898?
CVE-2023-42898 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.2, watchOS 10.2, iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, tvOS 17.2. Processing an image may lead to arbitrary code execu...
How severe is CVE-2023-42898?
CVE-2023-42898 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-2023-42898?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.