CVE-2023-38609
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.91%
Last modified
CVE-2023-38609 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An injection issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.5. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An injection issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.5. An app may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.5 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213843Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213843Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-38609?
An injection issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.5. An app may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences.
How severe is CVE-2023-38609?
CVE-2023-38609 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38609?
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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