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CVE-2023-42828

First published: Mon Jul 24 2023(Updated: )

crontabs. This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code.

Credit: Erhad Husovic product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS<13.5
Apple macOS<13.5
13.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-42828?

    CVE-2023-42828 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow applications to gain root privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-42828?

    To fix CVE-2023-42828, users should update to macOS Ventura version 13.5 or later.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2023-42828?

    The impact of CVE-2023-42828 includes the possibility for arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges.

  • Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2023-42828?

    CVE-2023-42828 affects versions of macOS prior to 13.5.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-42828?

    There is no specific workaround for CVE-2023-42828; the recommended solution is to update the software.

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