CVE-2023-38421 Information disclosure in macOS

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

Processing a malicious 3D model in macOS may disclose process memory, 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-2023-38421?

CVE-2023-38421 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 27 Jul 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 checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.5, macOS Monterey 12.6.8. Processing a 3D model may result in disclosure of process memory.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38421?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38421?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38421 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-38421 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-38421 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Macos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mg4h-hrr4-6xm8.

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