CVE-2023-32401
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.23%
Last modified
CVE-2023-32401 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.4. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.4. Parsing an office document may lead to an unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 11.7.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0.0, < 12.6.6 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213758Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213759Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213760Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213758Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213759Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213760Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-32401?
A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.4. Parsing an office document may lead to an unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2023-32401?
CVE-2023-32401 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32401?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2023-32401?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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