Apple macOS AppleMobileFileIntegrity privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Apple macOS. The affected element is an unknown function of the component AppleMobileFileIntegrity. Such manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2023-42872. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apple macOS (Operating System) (the affected version unknown). Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the component AppleMobileFileIntegrity. The impact remains unknown.

The weakness was released 12/29/2023. The advisory is available at rapid7.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-42872 since 09/14/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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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 🔍
12/29/2023 +106 days 🔍
12/29/2023 +0 days 🔍
06/04/2025 +523 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: rapid7.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-42872 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-42872
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-249266
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 12/29/2023 10:53
Updated: 06/04/2025 04:21
Changes: 12/29/2023 10:53 (37), 01/21/2024 08:28 (1), 01/21/2024 08:31 (10), 06/04/2025 04:21 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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