CVE-2023-42937

Published Dec 11, 2023
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Updated

A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.5 and iPadOS 16.7.5, watchOS 10.2, macOS Ventura 13.6.4, macOS Sonoma 14.2, macOS Monterey 12.7.3, iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

Credit

Noah Roskin-Frazee, Pr, Don Clarke, Kirin@@Pwnrin, Ivan Fratric(Google Project Zero), (Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Michael DePlante@@izobashi(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), 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), 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

16 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Sonoma<14.2
14.2
Apple WatchOS<10.2
10.2
Apple macOS Monterey<12.7.3
12.7.3
Apple macOS Ventura<13.6.4
13.6.4
Apple iOS<16.7.5
16.7.5
Apple iPadOS<16.7.5
16.7.5
Apple iOS<17.2
17.2
Apple iPadOS<17.2
17.2
Apple iPadOS>16.0<16.7.5
Apple iPadOS>17.0<17.2
Apple iPhone OS>16.0<16.7.5
Apple iPhone OS>17.0<17.2
Apple macOS>=12.0<12.7.3
Apple macOS>=13.0<13.6.4
Apple macOS>=14.0<14.2
Apple WatchOS<10.2

Event History

Dec 11, 2023
Data Sourced
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 23, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:25 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42937?

The severity of CVE-2023-42937 is classified as a privacy issue affecting sensitive user data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-42937?

To fix CVE-2023-42937, upgrade to iOS 16.7.5, iPadOS 16.7.5, watchOS 10.2, macOS Ventura 13.6.4, macOS Sonoma 14.2, or iOS/iPadOS 17.2.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-42937?

CVE-2023-42937 affects various Apple products including iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS versions listed in the vulnerability description.

4

What type of issue is CVE-2023-42937?

CVE-2023-42937 is classified as a privacy issue related to the inadequate redaction of private data in log entries.

5

Can an app exploit CVE-2023-42937?

Yes, CVE-2023-42937 allows an app to potentially access sensitive user data due to the privacy issue.

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