CVE-2023-42942
High
Description
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Apple Ipad Os
PublishedFeb 21, 2024
First seenFeb 21, 2024
Weakness typeCWE-59Improper link resolution
How to fix
Update
- apple ipad_os16.7.2 or later
- apple iphone_os16.7.2 or later
- apple macos13.6.1 or later
- apple watchos10.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apple ipad_os | v < 16.7.2 | 16.7.2 |
| apple ipados | 17.0 | — |
| apple iphone_os | v < 16.7.2, 17.0 | 16.7.2 |
| apple macos | 13.0 ≤ v < 13.6.1, 14.0 | 13.6.1 |
| apple tvos | v ≤ 17.1 | — |
| apple watchos | v < 10.1 | 10.1 |
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