CVE-2023-42875 Details
Description
Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14, watchOS 10, tvOS 17, Safari 17. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
A vulnerability in WebKit, the engine powering the Safari browser, allows for arbitrary code execution through the processing of web content. This issue affects multiple Apple platforms, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. The vulnerability arises from a use-after-free memory management error, which could potentially be exploited by attackers to execute malicious code on the affected device.
This vulnerability has been fixed in iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14, watchOS 10, tvOS 17, and Safari 17.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 12, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/120330 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/120947 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/120948 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/120949 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/120950 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-94 | Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple safari | < 17.0 |
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| apple ipados | < 17.0 |
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| apple iphone os | < 17.0 |
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| apple macos | < 14.0 |
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| apple tvos | < 17.0 |
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| apple watchos | < 10.0 |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 11, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 11, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |