medium
5.5
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2023-23508

First published: Mon Jan 23 2023(Updated: )

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.

Credit: Mickey Jin @patch1t Mickey Jin @patch1t Mickey Jin @patch1t product-security@apple.com product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.7.3
11.7.3
Apple macOS Monterey<12.6.3
12.6.3
<13.2
13.2
Apple macOS>=11.0<11.7.3
Apple macOS>=12.0.0<12.6.3
Apple macOS>=13.0<13.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-23508?

    CVE-2023-23508 is a vulnerability in Windows Installer that allows an app to bypass Privacy preferences in certain versions of macOS.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-23508?

    CVE-2023-23508 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).

  • Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2023-23508?

    macOS Big Sur 11.7.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.3, and macOS Ventura 13.2 are affected by CVE-2023-23508.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-23508?

    To fix CVE-2023-23508, update your macOS to the latest patched version, such as macOS Big Sur 11.7.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.3, or macOS Ventura 13.2.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-23508?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-23508 on the Apple support website at the following links: [link1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213603), [link2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213604), [link3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605).

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