CVE-2023-42829

Summary

CVE-2023-42829 is a vulnerability affecting macOS where an app could potentially access SSH passphrases. The issue has been resolved with added restrictions on app state observability in macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Monterey 12.6.8, and macOS Ventura 13.5. This security flaw posed a significant risk to user data as passphrases provide an essential layer of protection for SSH-secured connections. With the fix in place, the vulnerability is now mitigated, safeguarding user data from potential unauthorized access.

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