high
7.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2023-42848

First published: Wed Oct 25 2023(Updated: )

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS<14.1
14.1
tvOS<17.1
17.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<10.1
10.1
macOS Ventura<13.6.1
13.6.1
iPadOS<16.7.2
iPadOS>=17.0<17.1
iPhone OS<16.7.2
iPhone OS>=17.0<17.1
macOS>=13.0<13.6.1
macOS=14.0
tvOS<17.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<10.1
Apple iOS and iPadOS<17.1
17.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<17.1
17.1
Apple iOS and iPadOS<16.7.2
16.7.2
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<16.7.2
16.7.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-42848?

    CVE-2023-42848 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation through malicious image processing.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-42848?

    To fix CVE-2023-42848, update your device to the latest versions of affected software, including macOS Sonoma 14.1, iOS 17.1, or watchOS 10.1.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2023-42848?

    CVE-2023-42848 affects multiple Apple products including iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, macOS Ventura, macOS Sonoma, and watchOS.

  • What are the new versions released to address CVE-2023-42848?

    The new versions released to address CVE-2023-42848 are iOS and iPadOS 17.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1, watchOS 10.1, and macOS Ventura 13.6.1.

  • Can CVE-2023-42848 affect older versions of Apple software?

    Yes, CVE-2023-42848 can affect older versions prior to the security patches, specifically those that have not been updated to the fixed releases.

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