CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2023-42889

First published: Wed Oct 25 2023(Updated: )

PackageKit. The issue was addressed with improved checks.

Credit: Mickey Jin @patch1t Mickey Jin @patch1t Mickey Jin @patch1t product-security@apple.com

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-42889?

    CVE-2023-42889 is assessed as a moderate severity vulnerability that allows certain applications to bypass Privacy preferences.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-42889?

    To fix CVE-2023-42889, update your macOS to version 14.1 for Sonoma, 12.7.1 for Monterey, or 13.6.1 for Ventura.

  • What versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2023-42889?

    CVE-2023-42889 affects macOS versions prior to 12.7.1, 13.6.1, and 14.1.

  • What issue does CVE-2023-42889 address?

    CVE-2023-42889 addresses an issue where an app may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences.

  • Who released the fix for CVE-2023-42889?

    The fix for CVE-2023-42889 was released by Apple in updates for macOS.

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