How severe is CVE-2023-42974?

CVE-2023-42974 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-42974 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42974?

CVE-2023-42974 primarily affects Apple Ipad Os. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42974?

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-2023-42974 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-42974 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47395.

When was CVE-2023-42974 published?

CVE-2023-42974 was published on 2024-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42974

CVE-2023-42974 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipad Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-47395
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Apple Ipad Os
Published: 2024-03-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.6.3, iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, iOS 16.7.3 and iPadOS 16.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.2. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42974?: A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.6.3, iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, iOS 16.7.3 and iPadOS 16.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.2. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-42974?: CVE-2023-42974 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-42974 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42974?: CVE-2023-42974 primarily affects Apple Ipad Os. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42974?: 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-2023-42974 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-42974 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47395.
When was CVE-2023-42974 published?: CVE-2023-42974 was published on 2024-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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