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CVE-2023-42849: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Oct 25 2023(Updated: )

Kernel. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Credit: Linus Henze Pinauten GmbH product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Monterey<12.7.1
12.7.1
Apple macOS<14.1
14.1
Apple macOS<13.6.1
13.6.1
watchOS<10.1
10.1
Apple iOS<17.1
17.1
iPadOS<17.1
17.1
Apple iOS<16.7.2
16.7.2
iPadOS<16.7.2
16.7.2
iPadOS<16.7.2
iPadOS>=17.0<17.1
Apple iPhone OS<16.7.2
Apple iPhone OS>=17.0<17.1
Apple macOS>=12.0.0<12.7.1
Apple macOS>=13.0<13.6.1
Apple macOS>=14.0<14.1
watchOS<10.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-42849.

  • What is the title of the vulnerability?

    The title of the vulnerability is 'Kernel. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.'

  • What software versions are affected by this vulnerability?

    The affected software versions are macOS Sonoma 14.1, iOS 16.7.2, iPadOS 16.7.2, watchOS 10.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, and macOS Ventura 13.6.1.

  • How was the vulnerability fixed?

    The vulnerability was fixed with improved memory handling in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, watchOS 10.1, iOS 16.7.2 and iPadOS 16.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.6.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1.

  • Is there any additional information available?

    Yes, you can find more information about the vulnerability in the following references: [Support Link 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213981), [Support Link 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984), [Support Link 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213988).

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