CVE-2023-42870
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Jan 10, 2024
Updated: Jan 16, 2024
CWE ID 416
Summary
CVE-2023-42870 is a use-after-free vulnerability that has been addressed in the latest macOS Sonoma 14, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17 updates. This issue permits an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, potentially leading to serious security consequences if exploited. The memory management in the affected systems has been improved to mitigate this vulnerability, safeguarding user data and system stability.
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Affected Products
- Apple (iPhone OS)
- MacOS
- iPadOS
Affected Vendors
- Apple
Advisories, Assessments, and Mitigations
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