high
7.8
CWE
59
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2023-42942

First published: Wed Oct 25 2023(Updated: )

libxpc. This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks.

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-42942?

    CVE-2023-42942 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-42942?

    To fix CVE-2023-42942, update your device to the latest versions, including watchOS 10.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1, tvOS 17.1, iOS 16.7.2, iPadOS 16.7.2, iOS 17.1, or iPadOS 17.1.

  • What types of systems are affected by CVE-2023-42942?

    CVE-2023-42942 affects various Apple systems including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS.

  • Can a malicious app exploit CVE-2023-42942?

    Yes, a malicious app can exploit CVE-2023-42942 to perform unintended actions on affected systems.

  • What improvements were made to address CVE-2023-42942?

    CVE-2023-42942 was addressed with improved handling of symlinks to mitigate potential exploitation.

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