CVE-2023-42898

CVSS 3.1 Score 5.5 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Dec 12, 2023
Updated: Dec 13, 2023

Summary

CVE-2023-42898 is a recently identified vulnerability affecting Apple's macOS, watchOS, iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS operating systems. The issue stems from improved memory handling being required. Specifically, processing an image on these platforms may trigger arbitrary code execution, posing a security risk to affected users. Apple has rectified this vulnerability with the release of macOS Sonoma 14.2, watchOS 10.2, iOS 17.2, and iPadOS 17.2, as well as tvOS 17.2. It is essential that users install these updates to protect their devices against potential exploitation.

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Affected Products

  • tvOS
  • Apple Watch
  • WatchOS
  • Apple (iPhone OS)
  • Apple TV

Affected Vendors

  • Apple

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