CVE-2023-38602
First published: Mon Jul 24 2023(Updated: )
PackageKit. A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions.
Credit: Arsenii Kostromin (0x3c3e) Arsenii Kostromin (0x3c3e) Arsenii Kostromin (0x3c3e) product-security@apple.com product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| <13.5 | 13.5 | |
| <12.6.8 | 12.6.8 | |
| Apple macOS Big Sur | <11.7.9 | 11.7.9 |
| Apple macOS | >=13.0<13.5 | |
| Apple macOS | >=12.0<12.6.8 | |
| Apple macOS | <11.7.9 |
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Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
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- CVE-2023-28321
- CVE-2023-28322
- CVE-2023-41990
- CVE-2023-36854
- CVE-2023-32418
- CVE-2023-32381
- CVE-2023-32433
- CVE-2023-35993
- CVE-2023-38603
- CVE-2023-38590
- CVE-2023-38598
- CVE-2023-37285
- CVE-2023-38604
- CVE-2023-38606
- CVE-2023-32441
- CVE-2023-38565
- CVE-2023-38593
- CVE-2023-38571
- CVE-2023-29491
- CVE-2023-38601
- CVE-2023-32444
- CVE-2023-2953
- CVE-2023-42829
- CVE-2023-38259
- CVE-2023-38602
- CVE-2023-42831
- CVE-2023-32443
- CVE-2023-42832
- CVE-2023-32422
- CVE-2023-32429
- CVE-2023-1801
- CVE-2023-2426
- CVE-2023-2609
- CVE-2023-2610
- CVE-2023-40439
- CVE-2023-38616
- CVE-2023-38580
- CVE-2023-36862
- CVE-2023-42828
- CVE-2023-32416
- CVE-2023-40437
- CVE-2022-3970
- CVE-2023-28200
- CVE-2023-36495
- CVE-2023-32734
- CVE-2023-38261
- CVE-2023-38424
- CVE-2023-38425
- CVE-2023-38410
- CVE-2023-40440
- CVE-2023-38258
- CVE-2023-38421
- CVE-2023-1916
- CVE-2023-38609
- CVE-2023-38564
- CVE-2023-32442
- CVE-2023-32654
- CVE-2023-38608
- CVE-2023-38605
- CVE-2023-40397
- CVE-2023-38572
- CVE-2023-38599
- CVE-2023-32445
- CVE-2023-38592
- CVE-2023-38594
- CVE-2023-38595
- CVE-2023-38600
- CVE-2023-38611
- CVE-2023-37450
- CVE-2023-42866
- CVE-2023-38597
- CVE-2023-38133
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-38602?
CVE-2023-38602 is a vulnerability in PackageKit that allows an app to modify protected parts of the file system.
How severe is CVE-2023-38602?
CVE-2023-38602 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-38602?
CVE-2023-38602 affects macOS versions up to and including Monterey 12.6.8, Ventura 13.5, and Big Sur 11.7.9.
How can I fix CVE-2023-38602?
To fix CVE-2023-38602, update your macOS to the fixed versions: Monterey 12.6.8, Ventura 13.5, or Big Sur 11.7.9.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-38602?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-38602 on the Apple Support website.
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