high
7.8
CWE
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2023-38565

First published: Mon Jul 24 2023(Updated: )

libxpc. A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation.

Credit: Zhipeng Huo @R3dF09 Tencent Security Xuanwu LabZhipeng Huo @R3dF09 Tencent Security Xuanwu LabZhipeng Huo @R3dF09 Tencent Security Xuanwu LabZhipeng Huo @R3dF09 Tencent Security Xuanwu LabZhipeng Huo @R3dF09 Tencent Security Xuanwu LabZhipeng Huo @R3dF09 Tencent Security Xuanwu LabZhipeng Huo @R3dF09 Tencent Security Xuanwu Lab product-security@apple.com product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS<16.6
16.6
Apple iPadOS<16.6
16.6
Apple iOS<15.7.8
15.7.8
Apple iPadOS<15.7.8
15.7.8
<13.5
13.5
<12.6.8
12.6.8
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.7.9
11.7.9
Apple tvOS<16.6
16.6
Apple watchOS<9.6
9.6
Apple iPadOS<15.7.8
Apple iPadOS>=16.0<16.6
Apple iPhone OS<15.7.8
Apple iPhone OS>=16.0<16.6
Apple macOS<11.7.9
Apple macOS>=12.0<12.6.8
Apple macOS>=13.0<13.5
Apple tvOS<16.6
Apple watchOS<9.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-38565?

    CVE-2023-38565 is a vulnerability in the libxpc library that allows an app to gain root privileges.

  • Which versions of Apple operating systems are affected by CVE-2023-38565?

    CVE-2023-38565 affects iOS up to version 16.6, iPadOS up to version 16.6, macOS up to version 11.7.9, macOS Ventura up to version 13.5, and watchOS up to version 9.6.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-38565?

    CVE-2023-38565 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-38565?

    To fix CVE-2023-38565, update your Apple operating system to the latest available version.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-38565?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-38565 on the Apple support website.

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