CVE-2023-42844
First published: Wed Oct 25 2023(Updated: )
Foundation. This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks.
Credit: Ron Masas BreakPointRon Masas BreakPointRon Masas BreakPoint product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| <12.7.1 | 12.7.1 | |
| Apple macOS Sonoma | <14.1 | 14.1 |
| Apple macOS Ventura | <13.6.1 | 13.6.1 |
| Apple macOS | >=12.0.0<12.7.1 | |
| Apple macOS | >=13.0<13.6.1 | |
| Apple macOS | >=14.0<14.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213983 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213985 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213985
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213983
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/21
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/24
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/26
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2023-40449
- CVE-2023-42823
- CVE-2023-42854
- CVE-2023-40413
- CVE-2023-42844
- CVE-2023-41077
- CVE-2023-40416
- CVE-2023-42848
- CVE-2023-40423
- CVE-2023-38403
- CVE-2023-42849
- CVE-2023-40446
- CVE-2023-42942
- CVE-2023-42856
- CVE-2023-42859
- CVE-2023-42877
- CVE-2023-42840
- CVE-2023-42889
- CVE-2023-42853
- CVE-2023-42860
- CVE-2023-40401
- CVE-2023-42841
- CVE-2023-42873
- CVE-2023-36191
- CVE-2023-40421
- CVE-2023-41254
- CVE-2023-41975
- CVE-2023-42858
- CVE-2023-42952
- CVE-2023-40425
- CVE-2023-30774
- CVE-2023-40444
- CVE-2023-42945
- CVE-2023-41072
- CVE-2023-42857
- CVE-2023-41989
- CVE-2023-42834
- CVE-2023-42953
- CVE-2023-42850
- CVE-2023-42861
- CVE-2023-42935
- CVE-2023-40408
- CVE-2023-40405
- CVE-2023-28826
- CVE-2023-40404
- CVE-2023-42847
- CVE-2023-42845
- 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-2023-42842
- 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-2023-40447
- CVE-2023-41976
- CVE-2023-42852
- CVE-2023-42843
- CVE-2023-41983
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-42844?
CVE-2023-42844 is a vulnerability that allows a website to access sensitive user data when resolving symlinks.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2023-42844?
macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, and macOS Ventura 13.6.1 are affected by CVE-2023-42844.
How was CVE-2023-42844 fixed?
CVE-2023-42844 was fixed with improved handling of symlinks in macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, and macOS Ventura 13.6.1.
How can I protect myself from CVE-2023-42844?
To protect yourself from CVE-2023-42844, ensure that you have installed the latest updates for macOS Sonoma, Monterey, or Ventura.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-42844?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-42844 on the Apple support page: [link1], [link2], [link3].
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- version/apple macos/12.0.0
- version/apple macos/13.0
- version/apple macos/14.0
- canonical/apple macos ventura
- canonical/apple macos monterey
- canonical/apple macos sonoma