CVE-2023-42910: Input Validation

Published Dec 11, 2023
·
Updated

Accessibility. A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries.

Other sources

Accessibility. This issue was addressed with improved state management.

— Apple

Accounts. A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries.

— Apple

AppleEvents. This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information.

— Apple

AppleGraphicsControl. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved input validation.

— Apple

Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.2. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution.

— MITRE

Credit

Ivan Fratric(Google Project Zero), (Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Michael DePlante@@izobashi(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Noah Roskin-Frazee, Pr, 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), Zhenjiang Zhao(Pangu Team), Qianxin, Junsung Lee, Meysam Firouzi@@R00tkitSMM, 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), Don Clarke, Kirin@@Pwnrin, Apple

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS<14.2
14.2
macOS>=14.0<14.2

Event History

Dec 11, 2023
Data Sourced
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
Description
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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42910?

CVE-2023-42910 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to potential memory corruption leading to unexpected application termination.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-42910?

To fix CVE-2023-42910, users should update their macOS to version 14.2 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-42910?

CVE-2023-42910 affects Apple macOS versions from 14.0 up to but not including 14.2.

4

What type of issues does CVE-2023-42910 address?

CVE-2023-42910 addresses multiple memory corruption issues that could be exploited through maliciously crafted files.

5

Can CVE-2023-42910 lead to any security risks?

Yes, CVE-2023-42910 can lead to security risks such as application crashes and potential unauthorized access if exploited.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203
CVE-2023-42910 - Input Validation - SecAlerts