CVE-2023-42862

Description

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, tvOS 16.4, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4. Processing an image may result in disclosure of process memory.

References

Link	Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213678	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213674	release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42862?: CVE-2023-42862 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-42862?: To fix CVE-2023-42862, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-42862 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-42862 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-42862?: CVE-2023-42862 affects Apple macOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple watchOS, Apple tvOS.

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Description

Category

CWE-125 – Out-of-bounds Read

References

Frequently Asked Questions