How severe is CVE-2023-42867?

CVE-2023-42867 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-42867 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42867?

CVE-2023-42867 affects Apple Garageband. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42867?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-42867 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-42867 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47288.

When was CVE-2023-42867 published?

CVE-2023-42867 was published on 2024-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42867

CVE-2023-42867 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Garageband with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-281.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-47288
Weakness: CWE-281
Affected product: Apple Garageband
Published: 2024-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This issue was addressed with improved validation of the process entitlement and Team ID. This issue is fixed in GarageBand 10.4.9. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42867?: This issue was addressed with improved validation of the process entitlement and Team ID. This issue is fixed in GarageBand 10.4.9. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-42867?: CVE-2023-42867 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-42867 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42867?: CVE-2023-42867 affects Apple Garageband. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42867?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-42867 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-42867 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47288.
When was CVE-2023-42867 published?: CVE-2023-42867 was published on 2024-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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