CVE-2023-42977 — HIGH (7.8)

Q: What is CVE-2023-42977?

CVE-2023-42977 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

Q: How severe is CVE-2023-42977?

CVE-2023-42977 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2023-42977?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipad Os, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos.

Vulnerability Description

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipad Os	< 17.0
Apple	Iphone Os	< 17.0
Apple	Macos	< 14.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120949Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120950Release NotesVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-42977?

CVE-2023-42977 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

How severe is CVE-2023-42977?

CVE-2023-42977 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-42977?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipad Os, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos.