CVE-2023-42849
Medium
Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.1, watchOS 10.1, iOS 16.7.2 and iPadOS 16.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.6.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1. An attacker that has already achieved kernel code execution may be able to bypass kernel memory mitigations.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Apple Ipados
PublishedOct 25, 2023
First seenOct 25, 2023
How to fix
Update
- apple ipados16.7.2, 17.1 or later
- apple iphone_os16.7.2, 17.1 or later
- apple macos12.7.1, 13.6.1, 14.1 or later
- apple watchos10.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apple ipados | v < 16.7.2, 17.0 ≤ v < 17.1 | 16.7.2, 17.1 |
| apple iphone_os | v < 16.7.2, 17.0 ≤ v < 17.1 | 16.7.2, 17.1 |
| apple macos | 12.0.0 ≤ v < 12.7.1, 13.0 ≤ v < 13.6.1, 14.0 ≤ v < 14.1 | 12.7.1, 13.6.1, 14.1 |
| apple watchos | v < 10.1 | 10.1 |
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