VDB-304524 · CVE-2023-42982 · GCVE-0-2023-42982

Apple macOS up to 13 denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Apple macOS up to 13. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-42982. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple macOS up to 13. Affected is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

Processing a file may lead to a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents. This issue is fixed in macOS 14. The issue was addressed with improved checks.

The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-42982 since 09/14/2023. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

Upgrading to version 14 eliminates this vulnerability.

Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

macOS

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: macOS 14

Timelineinfo

09/14/2023 🔍
04/11/2025 +575 days 🔍
04/11/2025 +0 days 🔍
04/22/2025 +11 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-42982 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-42982
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-304524
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 04/11/2025 17:16
Updated: 04/22/2025 10:09
Changes: 04/11/2025 17:16 (56), 04/22/2025 10:09 (1)
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