CVE-2023-23508

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. 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 bypass Privacy preferences.

CVSS v3 5.5 MEDIUM

5.5^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

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, 16:15

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
CWE		CWE-284

Information

Published : 2023-02-27 20:15

Updated : 2025-03-11 16:15

NVD link : CVE-2023-23508

Mitre link : CVE-2023-23508

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-23508

JSON object : View

Products Affected

apple

macos

CWE

NVD-CWE-noinfo CWE-284

Improper Access Control

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