How severe is CVE-2023-42982?

CVE-2023-42982 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-42982 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42982?

CVE-2023-42982 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42982?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-42982 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-42982 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47403.

When was CVE-2023-42982 published?

CVE-2023-42982 was published on 2025-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42982

CVE-2023-42982 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-47403
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2025-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42982?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-42982?: CVE-2023-42982 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-42982 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42982?: CVE-2023-42982 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42982?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-42982 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-42982 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47403.
When was CVE-2023-42982 published?: CVE-2023-42982 was published on 2025-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120950

Affected products (1)

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