CVE-2023-23520
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.81%
Last modified
CVE-2023-23520 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.3, tvOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.3, tvOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. A user may be able to read arbitrary files as root.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.3 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.3 |
| Apple | Macos | < 13.2 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213606Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213606Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-23520?
A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.3, tvOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. A user may be able to read arbitrary files as root.
How severe is CVE-2023-23520?
CVE-2023-23520 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23520?
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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