Apple macOS Model I/O privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple macOS. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Model I/O. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-42826. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS (Operating System) (version now known). It has been classified as problematic. This affects some unknown processing of the component Model I/O. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. Processing a file may lead to arbitrary code execution.

The weakness was shared 10/24/2023 as HT213940. The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-42826 since 09/14/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/14/2023 🔍
10/24/2023 +40 days 🔍
10/24/2023 +0 days 🔍
06/21/2025 +605 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT213940
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-42826 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-42826
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-243249
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 10/24/2023 23:38
Updated: 06/21/2025 00:58
Changes: 10/24/2023 23:38 (38), 06/21/2025 00:58 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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