CVE-2023-42959 Race condition in macOS
A race condition in macOS allows an app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, requiring an upgrade to macOS Sonoma 14.
- 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-2023-42959?
CVE-2023-42959 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 race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Weakness: CWE-362
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-42959?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42959?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-42959 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-42959 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-42959 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cj2m-6r22-w2v2.