Out-of-bounds read in macOS - CVE-2023-27941
Published: March 28, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU74115
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27941
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in the OS kernel. A local application trigger an out-of-bounds read error and disclose kernel memory.
Affected software
macOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
How to mitigate CVE-2023-27941
Install updates from vendor's website.
macOS - addressed in versions 13.3 22E252, 11.7.5 20G1225, 12.6.4 21G526
Apple iOS - update to 15.7.4 19H321
iPadOS - update to 15.7.4 19H321
Apple iOS - update to 15.7.4 19H321
iPadOS - update to 15.7.4 19H321