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CVE-2023-42829

MediumPublished

The issue was addressed with additional restrictions on the observability of app states. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Monterey 12.6.8,...

Published: Jan 10, 2024
Updated: Jun 16, 2025
Assigning CNA: apple
Evidence observed: Aug 5, 2026

Primary CVSS

5.5/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 3.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS probability estimate

0.4%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 33.7%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

The issue was addressed with additional restrictions on the observability of app states. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Monterey 12.6.8, macOS Ventura 13.5. An app may be able to access SSH passphrases.

Sources

CVE-2023-42829Research
Analysis of a logic vulnerability in the macOS SSH client leading to client passphrase exposure to a local attacker

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