CVE-2023-27944 Security feature bypass in macOS
An app may break out of its sandbox, allowing privilege escalation or security bypass on macOS systems.
- 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-2023-27944?
CVE-2023-27944 is a high-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
This issue was addressed with a new entitlement. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
Weakness: CWE-346
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-27944?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27944?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-27944 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-27944 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-27944 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rxv4-3q25-g562.