CVE-2023-23516 Memory corruption in macOS
An app can execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges due to improper memory handling in macOS.
- 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-2023-23516?
CVE-2023-23516 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 23 Jun 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 execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-23516?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23516?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-23516 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-2023-23516 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-23516 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6xqg-hh2c-2329.