CVE-2023-23533 Privilege escalation in macOS
An app can modify protected file system parts due to a logic issue, requiring an OS update to prevent unauthorized modifications.
- 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-2023-23533?
CVE-2023-23533 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 8 May 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 logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.4. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-23533?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23533?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-23533 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-23533 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-23533 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-55x4-h93v-jp7x.