Vulnerability Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.2, iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, macOS Sonoma 14.2. Processing web content may lead to a denial-of-service.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | < 17.2 |
| Apple | Ipados | < 17.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 17.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.2 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/26/1
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214035Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214036Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214039Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214039
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/26/1
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214035Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214036Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214039Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214039
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-42956?
CVE-2023-42956 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.2, iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, macOS Sonoma 14.2. Processing web content may lead to a denial-of-service.
How severe is CVE-2023-42956?
CVE-2023-42956 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-2023-42956?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari, Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos.