CVE-2023-42898: Input Validation

Published Dec 11, 2023
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Updated

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Credit

Zhenjiang Zhao(Pangu Team), Qianxin, Junsung Lee, Meysam Firouzi@@R00tkitSMM, Mickey Jin@@patch1t, an anonymous researcher, Marc Newlin(SkySafe), Koh M. Nakagawa@@tsunek0h, CVE-2023-38545, CVE-2023-38039, CVE-2023-38546, Yann GASCUEL(Alter Solutions), Anthony Cruz Tyrant Corp@@App, Wojciech Regula(SecuRing), Michael DePlante@@izobashi(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Pan ZhenPeng@@Peterpan0927(STAR Labs SG Pte), Eloi Benoist-Vanderbeken@@elvanderb(Synacktiv), CVE-2023-42893, CVE-2023-3618, CVE-2020-19185, CVE-2020-19186, CVE-2020-19187, CVE-2020-19188, CVE-2020-19189, CVE-2020-19190, Ron Masas(BreakPoint), Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(OffSec), Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(Offensive Security), Arsenii Kostromin (0x3c3e), Mattie Behrens, Joshua Jewett@@JoshJewett33, Zhongquan Li@@Guluisacat, Zhongquan Li@@Guluisacat(Dawn Security Lab of JingDong), CVE-2023-5344, Pwn2car, Zoom Offensive Security Team, Nan Wang@@eternalsakura13(360 Vulnerability Research Institute), rushikesh nandedkar, SungKwon Lee (Demon.Team), Noah Roskin-Frazee, Pr, Ivan Fratric(Google Project Zero), (Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Don Clarke, Kirin@@Pwnrin, Clément Lecigne(Google's Threat Analysis Group), rushikesh nandedka, Christopher Reynolds, Aymane Chabat, ARJUN S D, Andrew Goldberg(The McCombs School of Business), The University(Texas at Austin), Apple

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Sonoma<14.2
14.2
Apple tvOS<17.2
17.2
Apple WatchOS<10.2
10.2
Apple iOS<17.2
17.2
Apple iPadOS<17.2
17.2
Apple iPadOS>=17.0<17.2
Apple iPhone OS>=17.0<17.2
Apple macOS>=14.0<14.2
Apple tvOS<17.2
Apple WatchOS<10.2

Event History

Dec 11, 2023
Data Sourced
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
Description
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Dec 12, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:27 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:27 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42898?

CVE-2023-42898 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution through image processing.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-42898?

CVE-2023-42898 can be fixed by updating to macOS Sonoma 14.2, watchOS 10.2, iOS 17.2, iPadOS 17.2, or tvOS 17.2.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42898?

CVE-2023-42898 affects Apple products including iOS, iPadOS, macOS Sonoma, watchOS, and tvOS versions prior to the specified updates.

4

What type of issue is described in CVE-2023-42898?

CVE-2023-42898 describes an issue with memory handling in the ImageIO framework that can lead to security vulnerabilities.

5

Is there a risk if I don't update for CVE-2023-42898?

Failing to update can expose your device to significant risks, including the possibility of arbitrary code execution.

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