CVE-2023-23538
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.22%
Last modified
CVE-2023-23538 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.4. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.4. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 12.6.4 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.3 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213677Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213677Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-23538?
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.4. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
How severe is CVE-2023-23538?
CVE-2023-23538 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23538?
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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