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CVE-2023-42858

First published: Wed Oct 25 2023(Updated: )

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.1. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.

Credit: an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Monterey<12.7.1
12.7.1
Apple macOS>=12.0<12.7.1
Apple macOS>=13.0<13.6.1
Apple macOS=14.0
Apple macOS<14.1
14.1
Apple macOS<13.6.1
13.6.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-42858?

    CVE-2023-42858 has been classified with a severity level that indicates a significant potential risk to user-sensitive data.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-42858?

    To fix CVE-2023-42858, update your system to macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, or macOS Ventura 13.6.1.

  • What types of devices are affected by CVE-2023-42858?

    CVE-2023-42858 affects devices running specific versions of macOS, including Monterey, Ventura, and Sonoma.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2023-42858?

    The impact of CVE-2023-42858 allows unauthorized access to user-sensitive information through the WindowServer.

  • When was CVE-2023-42858 addressed?

    CVE-2023-42858 was addressed in the updates released for macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, and macOS Ventura 13.6.1.

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