Vulnerability Description
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.8, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 15.7.8 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 15.7.8 |
| Apple | Macos | < 11.7.9 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 16.6 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 9.6 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841Vendor 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
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213842Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213846Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841Vendor 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
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213842Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213846Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-38565?
CVE-2023-38565 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.8, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6. An app may ...
How severe is CVE-2023-38565?
CVE-2023-38565 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-2023-38565?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.