CVE-2023-42911 Memory corruption in macOS
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service by tricking users into opening a maliciously crafted file on macOS.
- 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-2023-42911?
CVE-2023-42911 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
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-2023-42911?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42911?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-42911 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-2023-42911 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-42911 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-whqw-j8vc-c3jq.