CVE-2023-42874
CVSS 3.1 Score 2.4 of 10 (low)
Details
Summary
CVE-2023-42874 is a vulnerability affecting macOS Sonoma, where secure text fields could be displayed via the Accessibility Keyboard when using a physical keyboard. This issue has been resolved with improved state management in macOS Sonoma 14.2. The vulnerability could potentially expose sensitive information entered into secure text fields, posing a risk to user privacy and security. The use of a physical keyboard as a trigger for this issue adds an additional layer of concern, as this input method is commonly used for increased security. The update to macOS Sonoma 14.2 mitigates this risk by addressing the state management issue.
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Affected Products
- MacOS
Affected Vendors
- Apple
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