CVE-2023-23507 Memory corruption in macOS
An attacker can execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges on macOS due to insufficient bounds checks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-23507?
CVE-2023-23507 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 27 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.3, macOS Ventura 13.2. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-23507?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23507?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-23507 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-23507 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-23507 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gq3p-4jhj-hrgf.