CVE-2023-42912 (GCVE-0-2023-42912)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-12-12 00:27 – Updated: 2025-11-04 19:23
VLAI
Summary
Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.2. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution.
Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution
Assigner
apple CNA under the mitre root
CNA scorecard E 37/100 over 619 records in the last 180 days details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Apple macOS Affected: unspecified , < 14.2 (custom)
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