CVE-2023-38565
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.21%
Last modified
CVE-2023-38565 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.8, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.8, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 15.7.8 |
| Apple | Ipados | >= 16.0, < 16.6 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 15.7.8 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | >= 16.0, < 16.6 |
| Apple | Macos | < 11.7.9 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 12.6.8 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.5 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 16.6 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 9.6 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213842Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213846Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213842Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213846Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-38565?
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.8, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-38565?
CVE-2023-38565 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38565?
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-2023-38565?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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