CVE-2023-42892

HIGH

macOS 12.0-12.7.1 - Local Privilege Escalation via Use-After-Free

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Sonoma 14.2, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214036
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214037
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214038

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0006
EPSS Percentile 18.0%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-416
Status published
Products (1)
apple/macos 12.0 - 12.7.2
Published Mar 28, 2024
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026