CVE-2023-23539: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 23, 2023
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Updated

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.2. 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.

Apple

Credit

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

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
macOS Ventura<13.2
13.2
macOS>=13.0<13.2

Event History

Jun 23, 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-2023-23539?

CVE-2023-23539 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in macOS Ventura 13.0 to 13.1 that allows arbitrary code execution when mounting a malicious Samba network share.

2

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by mounting a specially crafted Samba network share.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-23539?

CVE-2023-23539 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-23539?

To fix CVE-2023-23539, you need to update your macOS Ventura to version 13.2 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-23539?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-23539 at the following link: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605

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