CVE-2023-42910 Memory corruption in macOS

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service by tricking users into opening maliciously crafted files on macOS.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-42910?

CVE-2023-42910 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 12 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.2. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-42910?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42910?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-42910 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-2023-42910 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-42910 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-c2rf-qjqf-m3v7.

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