Apple macOS AppleVA Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component AppleVA. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2023-42881. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple macOS (Operating System) (version unknown). This affects an unknown function of the component AppleVA. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 12/16/2023 as HT214036. The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-42881 since 09/14/2023. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-47302). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Vector: 🔍
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/14/2023 🔍
12/16/2023 +93 days 🔍
12/16/2023 +0 days 🔍
06/21/2025 +553 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT214036
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-42881 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-42881
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-248241
EUVD: 🔍
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 12/16/2023 08:51
Updated: 06/21/2025 07:12
Changes: 12/16/2023 08:51 (38), 06/21/2025 07:12 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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