CVE-2023-23513: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 23, 2023
·
Updated

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.2, macOS Monterey 12.6.3. Mounting a maliciously crafted Samba network share may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Other sources

dcerpc. A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Credit

Dimitrios Tatsis(Cisco Talos), Aleksandar Nikolic(Cisco Talos)

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.7.3
11.7.3
macOS<12.6.3
12.6.3
macOS Ventura<13.2
13.2
macOS<11.7.3
macOS>=12.0<12.6.3
macOS>=13.0<13.2

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 the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2023-23513.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-23513?

The severity of CVE-2023-23513 is critical (CVSS score of 9.8).

3

How does CVE-2023-23513 impact macOS?

CVE-2023-23513 allows arbitrary code execution when mounting a maliciously crafted Samba network share in macOS.

4

Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2023-23513?

macOS Big Sur 11.7.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.3, and macOS Ventura 13.2 are affected by CVE-2023-23513.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-23513?

To fix CVE-2023-23513, update macOS to the fixed versions: macOS Big Sur 11.7.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.3, or macOS Ventura 13.2.

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