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4.4
CWE
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CVE-2023-42952

First published: Wed Oct 25 2023(Updated: )

Accounts. A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries.

Credit: Zhipeng Huo @R3dF09 Tencent Security Xuanwu Lab product-security@apple.com an anonymous researcher Koh M. Nakagawa @tsunek0h Yann GASCUEL Alter SolutionsJewel Lambert Anthony Cruz Tyrant Corp @App Wojciech Regula SecuRingCsaba Fitzl @theevilbit Offensive SecurityMeysam Firouzi @R00tkitSMM Junsung Lee Pan ZhenPeng @Peterpan0927 STAR Labs SG PteEloi Benoist-Vanderbeken @elvanderb SynacktivCVE-2023-42893 CVE-2023-3618 CVE-2020-19185 CVE-2020-19186 CVE-2020-19187 CVE-2020-19188 CVE-2020-19189 CVE-2020-19190 Yiğit Can YILMAZ @yilmazcanyigit Offensive Security Offensive SecurityYiğit Can YILMAZ @yilmazcanyigit Csaba Fitzl @theevilbit OffSecArsenii Kostromin (0x3c3e) Zhongquan Li @Guluisacat Zhongquan Li @Guluisacat Dawn Security Lab of JingDongCVE-2023-5344 Kirin @Pwnrin Noah Roskin-Frazee Pr Mickey Jin @patch1t Tomi Tokics @tomitokics iTomsn0wCVE-2023-42823 Peter Nguyễn Vũ Hoàng @peternguyen14 STAR Labs SG PteAdam M. Michael (Biscuit) Thomas - @social.lol @biscuit JZ Linus Henze Pinauten GmbHinooo Grzegorz Riegel Talal Haj Bakry Mysk IncTommy Mysk @mysk_co Mysk IncBistrit Dahal Mingxuan Yang @PPPF00L 360 Vulnerability Research Institutehappybabywu 360 Vulnerability Research InstituteGuang Gong 360 Vulnerability Research Institute 360 Vulnerability Research InstituteAdis Alic Sam Lakmaker Kirin @Pwnrin SecuRing Computer ScienceCristian Dinca Computer ScienceRomania CVE-2023-42946 Ting Ding James Mancz Omar Shibli Lorenzo Cavallaro Harry Lewandowski 이준성(Junsung Lee) Cross Republic이준성(Junsung Lee) Pedro Ribeiro @pedrib1337 Agile Information SecurityVitor Pedreira @0xvhp_ Agile Information SecurityKacper Kwapisz @KKKas_ Abhay Kailasia @abhay_kailasia Lakshmi Narain College Of Technology Bhopal India

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS<14.1
14.1
macOS<12.7.1
12.7.1
macOS Ventura<13.6.3
13.6.3
Apple iOS and iPadOS<17.1
17.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<17.1
17.1
<17.1
<17.1
>=12.0<12.7.1
>=13.0<13.6.3
=14.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-42952?

    CVE-2023-42952 has been classified as a vulnerability that allows an app with root privileges to potentially access private information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-42952?

    To fix CVE-2023-42952, you should update to the latest versions of iOS 17.1, iPadOS 17.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Sonoma 14.1, or macOS Monterey 12.7.1.

  • Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2023-42952?

    CVE-2023-42952 affects iOS, iPadOS, and several versions of macOS, including Monterey, Ventura, and Sonoma.

  • Is there a need for action regarding CVE-2023-42952?

    Yes, users are strongly advised to update their devices to the latest software versions to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2023-42952.

  • What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2023-42952?

    CVE-2023-42952 could potentially allow malicious applications with root privileges to access sensitive user information.

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