CVE-2023-23542
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.25%
Last modified
CVE-2023-23542 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 11.7.5 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 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/HT213675Release 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/HT213675Release 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-2023-23542?
A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.
How severe is CVE-2023-23542?
CVE-2023-23542 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23542?
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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