CVE-2023-42891

Description

An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.2, macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. An app may be able to monitor keystrokes without user permission.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.02%

Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com

Affected: Apple macOS

References

Link	Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214038	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214037	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214036	release notes vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/9	third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/10	third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/11	third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42891?: CVE-2023-42891 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-42891?: To fix CVE-2023-42891, 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-2023-42891 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-42891 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-2023-42891?: CVE-2023-42891 affects Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS.

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