CVE-2023-27958

9.1 CRITICAL

Published: May 08, 2023 Modified: November 04, 2025

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5. A remote user may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670

Source: product-security@apple.com

Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213675

Source: product-security@apple.com

Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213677

Source: product-security@apple.com

Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213675

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213677

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1689

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

7 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.1 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.3%

55th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-770

Affected Vendors

apple

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