CVE-2023-27965 Memory corruption in Studio Display Firmware Update

High 7.8 Published Updated

An app can execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges due to a memory corruption issue in macOS and Studio Display firmware.

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-2023-27965?

CVE-2023-27965 is a high-severity memory corruption 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 memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, Studio Display Firmware Update 16.4. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-27965?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Macos, Apple Studio Display Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27965?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-27965 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-2023-27965 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-27965 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-q4qx-hmmj-4gj8.

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