Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-42945 is an Apple macOS permissions flaw. Apple says an app may gain unauthorized access to Bluetooth. The business concern is privacy and device-access control on Macs, especially where Bluetooth access could expose nearby device interactions or sensitive peripheral use. Apple fixed the issue in macOS Sonoma 14.1.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for managed Macs that handle sensitive business data or operate in regulated environments. The CVSS score is critical, but public evidence is sparse and active exploitation is not confirmed in the provided sources.
Technical view
The CVE describes a CWE-284 permissions issue in macOS, addressed by Apple with additional restrictions. The provided CVSS is 9.1 critical, with high confidentiality and integrity impact. Public source detail is limited: the confirmed affected product is macOS, with the fix identified as macOS Sonoma 14.1.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to Apple macOS systems running affected, unspecified versions before the Sonoma 14.1 fix. The source bundle does not identify exact vulnerable builds, device models, or whether older macOS branches received equivalent fixes.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other cited evidence of active exploitation. Treat exploit status as unconfirmed. The issue requires only that a malicious or compromised app be present, but the public details do not describe an exploit path.
Researcher notes
Public technical detail is minimal. The strongest source-grounded facts are the affected platform, Bluetooth access impact, CWE-284 classification, and Apple’s Sonoma 14.1 fix. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond the supplied CVSS vector and Apple description.
Mitigation direction
- Apply Apple's macOS Sonoma 14.1 security update where applicable.
- Check Apple's advisory for current supported macOS remediation guidance.
- Inventory Mac endpoints and flag versions below the documented fixed release.
- Restrict untrusted application installation through endpoint management controls.
- Review Bluetooth access permissions for unexpected app grants.
Validation and detection
- Confirm managed Macs report macOS Sonoma 14.1 or a vendor-documented fixed version.
- Verify vulnerability scanners detect CVE-2023-42945 accurately on macOS assets.
- Review MDM inventory for unmanaged or stale macOS devices.
- Check application Bluetooth permissions for unexpected access.
- Document exceptions where systems cannot be updated immediately.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N3.95.2Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.1CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984CVE reference
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