high
7.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2023-42958: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu May 18 2023(Updated: )

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.4. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS>=13.0<13.4
Apple macOS<13.4
13.4
<13.4
13.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-42958?

    CVE-2023-42958 is considered a significant security vulnerability due to its potential to allow an application to gain elevated privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-42958?

    To fix CVE-2023-42958, users should update their macOS to version 13.4 or later.

  • What type of issue is CVE-2023-42958 related to?

    CVE-2023-42958 is related to a permissions issue that could allow applications to improperly gain elevated privileges.

  • In which version of macOS was CVE-2023-42958 fixed?

    CVE-2023-42958 was fixed in macOS Ventura 13.4.

  • What could be the potential impact of CVE-2023-42958?

    The potential impact of CVE-2023-42958 includes unauthorized access and control over user data and system functions.

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