Vulnerability Description
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 Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.7.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213603Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213604Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213603Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213604Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-23497?
CVE-2023-23497 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-23497?
CVE-2023-23497 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-23497?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.