CVE-2023-38616: Race Condition
First published: Mon Jul 24 2023(Updated: )
A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.5. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Credit: ABC Research s.r.o. product-security@apple.com product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| <13.5 | 13.5 | |
| Apple macOS | <13.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843 (Advisory)
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2023-40439
- CVE-2023-38616
- CVE-2023-34425
- CVE-2023-38580
- CVE-2023-36862
- CVE-2023-32364
- CVE-2023-35983
- CVE-2023-40392
- CVE-2023-42828
- CVE-2023-34241
- CVE-2023-28319
- CVE-2023-28320
- CVE-2023-28321
- CVE-2023-28322
- CVE-2023-32416
- CVE-2023-40437
- CVE-2023-32418
- CVE-2023-36854
- CVE-2022-3970
- CVE-2023-28200
- CVE-2023-38590
- CVE-2023-38598
- CVE-2023-36495
- CVE-2023-37285
- CVE-2023-38604
- CVE-2023-32734
- CVE-2023-32441
- CVE-2023-38261
- CVE-2023-38424
- CVE-2023-38425
- CVE-2023-32381
- CVE-2023-32433
- CVE-2023-35993
- CVE-2023-38410
- CVE-2023-38606
- CVE-2023-38603
- CVE-2023-38565
- CVE-2023-38593
- CVE-2023-40440
- CVE-2023-38258
- CVE-2023-38421
- CVE-2023-1916
- CVE-2023-38571
- CVE-2023-29491
- CVE-2023-38601
- CVE-2023-32444
- CVE-2023-2953
- CVE-2023-42829
- CVE-2023-38609
- CVE-2023-38259
- CVE-2023-38564
- CVE-2023-38602
- CVE-2023-42831
- CVE-2023-32442
- CVE-2023-32443
- CVE-2023-42832
- CVE-2023-32429
- CVE-2023-1801
- CVE-2023-32654
- CVE-2023-2426
- CVE-2023-2609
- CVE-2023-2610
- 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 the severity of CVE-2023-38616?
The severity of CVE-2023-38616 is high.
How does CVE-2023-38616 impact macOS Ventura?
CVE-2023-38616 allows an app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges on macOS Ventura 13.5.
Is CVE-2023-38616 fixed in macOS Ventura 13.5?
Yes, CVE-2023-38616 is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.5.
How can I fix CVE-2023-38616?
To fix CVE-2023-38616, update your macOS Ventura to version 13.5 or higher.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2023-38616?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2023-38616 is CWE-362.
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