CVE-2023-28199 Information disclosure in macOS
An out-of-bounds read in the macOS kernel allows an app to disclose kernel memory, requiring an OS upgrade to fix.
- 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-2023-28199?
CVE-2023-28199 is a medium-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
An out-of-bounds read issue existed that led to the disclosure of kernel memory. This was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3. An app may be able to disclose kernel memory.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28199?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28199?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28199 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-28199 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28199 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5792-v2q3-5rmq.