#VU71452 Out-of-bounds read in macOS - CVE-2023-23501

Vulnerability identifier: #VU71452

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [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/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23501

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the Wi-Fi component. A local application trigger an out-of-bounds read and read kernel memory.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 13.0 22A380 - 13.1 22C65

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External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.