CVE-2023-32405 Privilege escalation in macOS
A logic flaw in macOS allows an application to gain root privileges, requiring users to update their operating system.
- 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-2023-32405?
CVE-2023-32405 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 23 Jun 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 logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.7, macOS Monterey 12.6.6, macOS Ventura 13.4. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-32405?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32405?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-32405 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-32405 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-32405 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xvfj-9qc8-3jgp.