Root Privileges Elevation Vulnerability in Apple macOS Ventura
CVE-2023-42828

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apple
Status
macOS
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 January 2024

Summary

A security vulnerability in macOS Ventura allowed certain applications to potentially gain root privileges, posing a risk of unauthorized access and control over system resources. This issue was effectively resolved with the release of macOS Ventura 13.5, where the vulnerable code was removed. Users are encouraged to upgrade to ensure their systems are protected from possible exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

macOS < 13.5

References

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

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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