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CVE-2023-27962

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, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS>=11.0<11.7.5
Apple macOS>=12.0<12.6.4
Apple macOS>=13.0<13.3
Apple macOS Ventura<13.3
13.3
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.7.5
11.7.5
Apple macOS Monterey<12.6.4
12.6.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-27962?

    CVE-2023-27962 is a logic issue in PackageKit that has been addressed with improved checks.

  • How does CVE-2023-27962 affect macOS Ventura?

    CVE-2023-27962 is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, so if you have that version or later, you are not affected.

  • How does CVE-2023-27962 affect macOS Monterey?

    CVE-2023-27962 is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.4, so if you have that version or later, you are not affected.

  • How does CVE-2023-27962 affect macOS Big Sur?

    CVE-2023-27962 is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.5, so if you have that version or later, you are not affected.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-27962?

    To fix CVE-2023-27962, update your macOS to the fixed versions mentioned in the Apple security advisory.

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