CVE-2023-32436 Memory corruption in macOS

High 7.1 Published Updated

An app can cause unexpected system termination or write kernel memory due to missing bounds checks in macOS.

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-2023-32436?

CVE-2023-32436 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 10 Jan 2024. 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 bounds checks. 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-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-32436?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32436?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-32436 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-2023-32436 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-32436 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-3g9c-8hqm-qp82.

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