CVE-2023-42956

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.2, iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, macOS Sonoma 14.2. Processing web content may lead to a denial-of-service.

6.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.18%

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

Affected: Apple Safari

Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS

Affected: Apple macOS

References

Link	Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214039	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214035	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214036	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214039
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/26/1
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IXLXIOAH5S7J22LJTCIAVFVVJ4TESAX4/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42956?: CVE-2023-42956 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-42956?: To fix CVE-2023-42956, 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-2023-42956 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-42956 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-2023-42956?: CVE-2023-42956 affects Apple Safari, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS.

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