CVE-2023-42899: 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), Jewel Lambert, Yiğit Can YILMAZ@@yilmazcanyigit(Offensive Security), (Offensive Security), Yiğit Can YILMAZ@@yilmazcanyigit, Zhipeng Huo@@R3dF09(Tencent Security Xuanwu Lab), Apple

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Sonoma<14.2
14.2
Apple tvOS<17.2
17.2
Apple WatchOS<10.2
10.2
Apple macOS Monterey<12.7.2
12.7.2
Apple macOS Ventura<13.6.3
13.6.3
Apple iOS<17.2
17.2
Apple iPadOS<17.2
17.2
Apple iOS<16.7.3
16.7.3
Apple iPadOS<16.7.3
16.7.3
Apple iPadOS<16.7.3
Apple iPadOS>=17.0<17.2
Apple iPhone OS<16.7.3
Apple iPhone OS>=17.0<17.2
Apple macOS>=12.0.0<12.7.2
Apple macOS>=13.0<13.6.3
Apple macOS>=14.0<14.2
Apple tvOS<10.2
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-2023-42899?

CVE-2023-42899 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential impact of memory handling issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-42899?

To fix CVE-2023-42899, update to the latest version of the affected software: macOS Sonoma 14.2, iOS 17.2, iPadOS 17.2, macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Monterey 12.7.2, watchOS 10.2, or tvOS 17.2.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-42899?

CVE-2023-42899 affects Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS Monterey, macOS Ventura, macOS Sonoma, watchOS, and tvOS versions prior to the specified updates.

4

When was the CVE-2023-42899 vulnerability disclosed?

The disclosure date for CVE-2023-42899 has not been specified but is related to the release of security updates in late 2023.

5

What impact does CVE-2023-42899 have on users?

CVE-2023-42899 can lead to potential memory handling vulnerabilities that may allow attackers to exploit the system and compromise user data.

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