CVE-2023-38602
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.20%
Last modified
CVE-2023-38602 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.8, macOS Ventura 13.5, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.8, macOS Ventura 13.5, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9. 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
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 11.7.9 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 12.6.8 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.5 |
References
- 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/HT213843Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-38602?
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.8, macOS Ventura 13.5, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
How severe is CVE-2023-38602?
CVE-2023-38602 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38602?
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-2023-38602?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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