CVE-2023-27953
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.60%
Last modified
CVE-2023-27953 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5. EPSS estimates a 1.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5. A remote user may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.
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 | >= 11.0, < 11.7.5 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 12.6.4 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.3 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213675Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213677Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213675Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213677Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-27953?
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5. A remote user may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.
How severe is CVE-2023-27953?
CVE-2023-27953 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27953?
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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