CVE-2023-42840
First published: Wed Oct 25 2023(Updated: )
PackageKit. The issue was addressed with improved checks.
Credit: Mickey Jin @patch1t Offensive Security Offensive SecurityCsaba Fitzl @theevilbit Offensive SecurityMickey Jin @patch1t Offensive Security Offensive SecurityCsaba Fitzl @theevilbit Offensive SecurityMickey Jin @patch1t Offensive Security Offensive SecurityCsaba Fitzl @theevilbit Offensive Security product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS | <14.1 | 14.1 |
| macOS | <12.7.1 | 12.7.1 |
| macOS Ventura | <13.6.1 | 13.6.1 |
| macOS | >=12.0<12.7.1 | |
| macOS | >=13.0<13.6.1 | |
| macOS | =14.0 |
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Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2023-30774
- CVE-2023-40444
- CVE-2023-42952
- CVE-2023-42945
- CVE-2023-41072
- CVE-2023-42857
- CVE-2023-40449
- CVE-2023-42823
- CVE-2023-41989
- CVE-2023-42854
- CVE-2023-40413
- CVE-2023-42834
- CVE-2023-42844
- CVE-2023-42953
- CVE-2023-40416
- CVE-2023-42848
- CVE-2023-40423
- CVE-2023-38403
- CVE-2023-42849
- CVE-2023-42850
- CVE-2023-40446
- CVE-2023-42942
- CVE-2023-42861
- CVE-2023-42935
- CVE-2023-40408
- CVE-2023-40405
- CVE-2023-28826
- CVE-2023-42856
- CVE-2023-40404
- CVE-2023-42859
- CVE-2023-42877
- CVE-2023-42840
- CVE-2023-42853
- CVE-2023-42860
- CVE-2023-42889
- CVE-2023-42847
- CVE-2023-42845
- CVE-2023-42841
- CVE-2023-42873
- CVE-2023-42838
- CVE-2023-42835
- CVE-2023-41977
- CVE-2023-42438
- CVE-2023-42836
- CVE-2023-42839
- CVE-2023-42878
- CVE-2023-41982
- CVE-2023-41997
- CVE-2023-41988
- CVE-2023-42946
- CVE-2023-36191
- CVE-2023-40421
- CVE-2023-42842
- CVE-2023-4733
- CVE-2023-4734
- CVE-2023-4735
- CVE-2023-4736
- CVE-2023-4738
- CVE-2023-4750
- CVE-2023-4751
- CVE-2023-4752
- CVE-2023-4781
- CVE-2023-41254
- CVE-2023-40447
- CVE-2023-41976
- CVE-2023-42852
- CVE-2023-42843
- CVE-2023-41983
- CVE-2023-41975
- CVE-2023-42858
- CVE-2023-40425
- CVE-2023-41077
- CVE-2023-40401
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-42840?
CVE-2023-42840 has a medium severity rating, indicating potential risks to user-sensitive data.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42840?
To fix CVE-2023-42840, upgrade to macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, or macOS Ventura 13.6.1.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2023-42840?
CVE-2023-42840 affects macOS versions from 12.0 up to 12.7.1 and from 13.0 up to 13.6.1.
What type of data can be compromised due to CVE-2023-42840?
CVE-2023-42840 may allow apps to access user-sensitive data.
When was CVE-2023-42840 disclosed?
CVE-2023-42840 was disclosed as part of Apple's security updates for macOS.
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