CVE-2023-23511: Infoleak

Published Jan 23, 2023
·
Updated

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.3, macOS Ventura 13.2, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3, tvOS 16.3, watchOS 9.3. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.

Other sources

Weather. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Apple

Credit

Wojciech Regula(SecuRing), Adam M.

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<16.3
16.3
Apple WatchOS<9.3
9.3
Apple macOS Monterey<12.6.3
12.6.3
Apple macOS Ventura<13.2
13.2
Apple iOS<16.3
16.3
Apple iPadOS<16.3
16.3
Apple iPadOS<16.3
Apple iPhone OS<16.3
Apple macOS>=12.0.0<12.6.3
Apple macOS>=13.0<13.2
Apple tvOS<16.3
Apple WatchOS<9.3

Event History

Feb 27, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-23511?

CVE-2023-23511 is a vulnerability in Apple software that allows an app to bypass Privacy preferences due to improved memory handling.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-23511?

CVE-2023-23511 has a severity level of medium with a score of 5.5.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-23511?

CVE-2023-23511 affects macOS Monterey versions up to and including 12.6.3, iOS versions up to and including 16.3, iPadOS versions up to and including 16.3, tvOS versions up to and including 16.3, and watchOS versions up to and including 9.3.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-23511?

To fix CVE-2023-23511, update your Apple software to the latest versions: macOS Monterey 12.6.3, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3, tvOS 16.3, and watchOS 9.3.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-23511?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-23511 on the Apple support page: [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213599), [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213601), [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213604).

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