CVE-2023-42942 : This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed

This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in watchOS 10.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1, tvOS 17.1, iOS 16.7.2 and iPadOS 16.7.2, iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.1. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.

Published 2024-02-21 07:15:51

Updated 2025-03-14 01:15:38

Source Apple Inc.

View at NVD, CVE.org

Products affected by CVE-2023-42942

Apple » Iphone Os
Versions before (<) 16.7.2
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Iphone Os » Version: 17.0
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:17.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Apple » Watchos
Versions before (<) 10.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Apple » Tvos
Versions up to, including, (<=) 17.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Apple » Macos
Versions from including (>=) 13.0 and before (<) 13.6.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Apple » Macos » Version: 14.0
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Apple » Ipados » Version: 17.0
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:17.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Apple » Ipad Os
Versions before (<) 16.7.2
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipad_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-42942

EPSS FAQ

0.10%

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History

~ 25 %

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2023-42942

Base Score	Base Severity	CVSS Vector	Exploitability Score	Impact Score	Score Source	First Seen
7.8	HIGH	CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H	1.8	5.9	134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0	2024-08-27
Attack Vector: Local Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: Low User Interaction: None Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality: High Integrity: High Availability: High
7.8	HIGH	CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H	1.8	5.9	NIST	2024-12-03
Attack Vector: Local Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: None User Interaction: Required Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality: High Integrity: High Availability: High

CWE ids for CVE-2023-42942

CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
Assigned by:
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Secondary)
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2023-42942

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213988

About the security content of watchOS 10.1 - Apple Support
Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213985

About the security content of macOS Ventura 13.6.1 - Apple Support
Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213982

About the security content of iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 - Apple Support
Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984

About the security content of macOS Sonoma 14.1 - Apple Support
Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213981

About the security content of iOS 16.7.2 and iPadOS 16.7.2 - Apple Support
Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213987

About the security content of tvOS 17.1 - Apple Support
Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url

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Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-42942

Products affected by CVE-2023-42942

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-42942

CVSS scores for CVE-2023-42942

CWE ids for CVE-2023-42942

References for CVE-2023-42942