CVE-2023-28215 Memory corruption in macOS
A buffer overflow in macOS allows an app to cause system termination or write kernel memory, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation.
- 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-2023-28215?
CVE-2023-28215 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 6 Sep 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 buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or write kernel memory.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28215?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28215?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28215 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-2023-28215 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28215 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cjwr-r6ch-5q9w.