CVE-2023-27951 Security feature bypass in macOS
An attacker can bypass Gatekeeper security checks using a crafted archive, allowing potentially malicious software to run 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-2023-27951?
CVE-2023-27951 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
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5. An archive may be able to bypass Gatekeeper.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-27951?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27951?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-27951 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-27951 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-27951 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r9vr-4rjx-2pxv.