Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in Apple macOS Products
CVE-2023-36854

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
macOS
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 July 2023

What is CVE-2023-36854?

An issue in macOS products has been identified where processing a specially crafted file could lead to unexpected app termination or allow arbitrary code execution. This vulnerability has been addressed in the latest updates for macOS Monterey, Ventura, and Big Sur, enhancing the security of these operating systems.

Affected Version(s)

macOS < 13.5

macOS < 11.7

macOS < 12.6

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2023-36854 : Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in Apple macOS Products