CVE-2023-42909
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Dec 12, 2023
Updated: Dec 13, 2023
CWE ID 787
Summary
CVE-2023-42909 is a memory corruption vulnerability affecting macOS Sonoma. Maliciously crafted files can exploit this issue, leading to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution. Apple addressed this vulnerability by improving input validation in macOS Sonoma 14.2. Memory corruption issues pose a serious threat, potentially allowing attackers to execute unintended code and gain unauthorized access to a system. Users should update their macOS software to the latest version to mitigate this risk.
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Affected Products
- MacOS
Affected Vendors
- Apple
Advisories, Assessments, and Mitigations
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