CVE-2023-23497

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.2, macOS Monterey 12.6.3. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213603	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213604	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213603	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213604	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605	Release Notes Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos::::::::

History

11 Mar 2025, 14:15

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
CWE		CWE-269

Information

Published : 2023-02-27 20:15

Updated : 2025-03-11 14:15

NVD link : CVE-2023-23497

Mitre link : CVE-2023-23497

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-23497

JSON object : View

Products Affected

apple

macos

CWE

NVD-CWE-noinfo CWE-269

Improper Privilege Management

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