CVE-2023-23513
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.57%
Last modified
CVE-2023-23513 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.2, macOS Monterey 12.6.3. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.2, macOS Monterey 12.6.3. Mounting a maliciously crafted Samba network share may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 11.7.3 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 12.6.3 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.2 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213603Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213604Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213603Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213604Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-23513?
A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.2, macOS Monterey 12.6.3. Mounting a maliciously crafted Samba network share may lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2023-23513?
CVE-2023-23513 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23513?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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