CVE-2023-42888

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.5 and iPadOS 16.7.5, watchOS 10.2, macOS Ventura 13.6.4, macOS Sonoma 14.2, macOS Monterey 12.7.3, iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2. Processing a maliciously crafted image may result in disclosure of process memory.

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
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Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
Affected: Apple macOS
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References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214035 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214058 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214063 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214036 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214041 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214057 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214036 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214035 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214041 release notes vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/34 third party advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/37 third party advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/38 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42888?
CVE-2023-42888 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-42888?
To fix CVE-2023-42888, 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-2023-42888 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-42888 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-2023-42888?
CVE-2023-42888 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple watchOS, Apple macOS.
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