CVE-2023-23508 Security feature bypass in macOS
An application can bypass macOS Privacy preferences due to improper memory handling, requiring users to update their operating system.
- 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-2023-23508?
CVE-2023-23508 is a medium-severity 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 memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.2, macOS Monterey 12.6.3. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-23508?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23508?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-23508 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-23508 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-23508 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j2pw-6x67-wwjx.