CVE-2023-42882 Memory corruption in macOS
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by processing a malicious image on macOS systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-42882?
CVE-2023-42882 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 12 Dec 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.2. Processing an image may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-42882?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42882?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-42882 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-42882 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-42882 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8776-q38g-hwjm.