CVE-2023-42947: Race Condition

Published Dec 11, 2023
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Updated

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.6.3, iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, tvOS 17.2, watchOS 10.2, macOS Sonoma 14.2. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

Other sources

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

— Apple

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

Credit

Zhongquan Li@@Guluisacat(Dawn Security Lab of JingDong), 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, 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, 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), Yiğit Can YILMAZ@@yilmazcanyigit(Offensive Security), (Offensive Security), Yiğit Can YILMAZ@@yilmazcanyigit, Jewel Lambert, Zhipeng Huo@@R3dF09(Tencent Security Xuanwu Lab), Apple

Affected Software

14 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 iPadOS<17.2
Apple iPhone OS<17.2
Apple macOS>=12.0<12.7.2
Apple macOS>=13.0<13.6.3
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
DescriptionWeakness
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
Description
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Mar 28, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:39 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42947?

CVE-2023-42947 has been categorized as a significant security vulnerability affecting multiple Apple operating systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-42947?

To address CVE-2023-42947, update your operating system to the latest version available, such as macOS Monterey 12.7.2 or macOS Sonoma 14.2.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2023-42947?

CVE-2023-42947 affects devices running macOS Monterey, macOS Ventura, macOS Sonoma, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and watchOS.

4

What type of issue is described in CVE-2023-42947?

CVE-2023-42947 describes a path handling issue that may allow apps to break out of their sandbox.

5

When was CVE-2023-42947 officially fixed?

CVE-2023-42947 was fixed in updates released for multiple Apple systems, including macOS Monterey 12.7.2 and iOS 17.2.

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