CVE-2023-42875

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering.

Exploit odds

0.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2025-04-11 15:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 06:24 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2025-04-11 15:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 06:24 UTC

Exploit probability

0.6% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-94 · Code injection

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Apple Safari < 17.0
• Apple Ipados < 17.0
• Apple Iphone Os < 17.0
• Apple macOS < 14.0
• Apple Tvos < 17.0
• Apple Watchos < 10.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.3

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None