What is CVE-2023-23501?

CVE-2023-23501 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2023-02-27.

How severe is CVE-2023-23501?

Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Apple macOS

CVE-2023-23501

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.2. An app may be able to disclose kernel memory.

EPSS: 0.002 (12.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Apple Macos — versions unspecified

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-668 — Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere

References

product-security@apple.com (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-23501?: CVE-2023-23501 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2023-02-27.
How severe is CVE-2023-23501?: Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.