high
7.8
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2023-42873

First published: Wed Oct 25 2023(Updated: )

Pro Res. The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks.

Credit: Mingxuan Yang @PPPF00L 360 Vulnerability Research Institute 360 Vulnerability Research Institutehappybabywu 360 Vulnerability Research InstituteGuang Gong 360 Vulnerability Research Institute 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
tvOS<17.1
17.1
iPadOS<17.1
iPadOS>=16.0<16.7.2
Apple iPhone OS<17.1
Apple iPhone OS>=16.0<16.7.2
Apple macOS>=12.0<12.7.1
Apple macOS>=13.0<13.6.1
Apple macOS=14.0
tvOS<17.1
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-42873?

    CVE-2023-42873 has a high severity level due to the potential for apps to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-42873?

    To fix CVE-2023-42873, update your device to the latest versions of macOS Sonoma 14.1, tvOS 17.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, iOS 16.7.2, and iPadOS 16.7.2 or later.

  • Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2023-42873?

    Affected products include macOS Monterey versions prior to 12.7.1, iOS versions prior to 16.7.2, iPadOS versions prior to 16.7.2, as well as older versions of macOS Ventura and macOS Sonoma.

  • What types of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2023-42873?

    CVE-2023-42873 is associated with improper bounds checks that could allow an application to execute unauthorized code.

  • Has CVE-2023-42873 been resolved in newer software releases?

    Yes, CVE-2023-42873 has been resolved in the latest software releases including macOS Sonoma, tvOS, iOS, and iPadOS.

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