CVE-2023-28179 Information disclosure in macOS
Processing a maliciously crafted AppleScript binary in macOS may disclose process memory or cause unexpected app termination.
- 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-2023-28179?
CVE-2023-28179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 14 Aug 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 memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3. Processing a maliciously crafted AppleScript binary may result in unexpected app termination or disclosure of process memory.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28179?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28179?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28179 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-28179 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28179 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xh8h-4qpj-8wx6.