What is CVE-2023-27968?

CVE-2023-27968 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input (Classic Buffer Overflow). CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2023-05-08.

How severe is CVE-2023-27968?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.

Buffer overflow in Apple macOS

CVE-2023-27968

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or write kernel memory.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.003 (17.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Apple Macos — versions unspecified

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-120 — Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input (Classic Buffer Overflow)

References

product-security@apple.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27968?: CVE-2023-27968 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input (Classic Buffer Overflow). CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2023-05-08.
How severe is CVE-2023-27968?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.