CVE-2023-42918 Security feature bypass in macOS
A sandboxed process can circumvent sandbox restrictions in macOS, allowing attackers to bypass security controls.
- 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-2023-42918?
CVE-2023-42918 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 29 Jul 2024. 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
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.
Weakness: CWE-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-42918?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42918?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-42918 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-42918 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-42918 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3394-cqqj-2g45.