Input validation error in macOS - CVE-2023-32428
Published: September 11, 2023 / Updated: November 29, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU80596
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32428
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
macOS
macOS
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of files within the MallocStackLogging component. A local application can execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
How to mitigate CVE-2023-32428
Install updates from vendor's website.