CVE-2023-23522 Information disclosure in macOS
An app can observe unprotected user data due to improper handling of temporary files, requiring an OS update to fix.
- 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-2023-23522?
CVE-2023-23522 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
A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of temporary files. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.2.1. An app may be able to observe unprotected user data.
Weakness: CWE-922
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-23522?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23522?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-23522 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-23522 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-23522 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g4xv-f6gh-pr93.