medium
5.5
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2023-23533

First published: Mon Mar 27 2023(Updated: )

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.4. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system

Credit: product-security@apple.com product-security@apple.com Mickey Jin @patch1t FFRI Security IncKoh M. Nakagawa FFRI Security Inc Offensive SecurityCsaba Fitzl @theevilbit Offensive SecurityMickey Jin @patch1t FFRI Security IncKoh M. Nakagawa FFRI Security Inc Offensive SecurityCsaba Fitzl @theevilbit Offensive Security

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS<12.6.4
Apple macOS>=13.0<13.3
<12.6.4
12.6.4
Apple macOS Ventura<13.3
13.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-23533?

    The severity of CVE-2023-23533 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

  • How can an app modify protected parts of the file system in CVE-2023-23533?

    Due to a logic issue, an app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system in CVE-2023-23533.

  • Which versions of macOS Ventura are affected by CVE-2023-23533?

    Versions up to but excluding macOS Ventura 13.3 are affected by CVE-2023-23533.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-23533?

    CVE-2023-23533 is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3 and macOS Monterey 12.6.4.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-23533?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-23533 on the Apple support website at the following URLs: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670) and [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213677](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213677).

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