CVE-2023-23516 (GCVE-0-2023-23516)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-06-23 00:00 – Updated: 2024-12-05 17:12
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Summary
The 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. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
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  • An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges
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Apple macOS Affected: unspecified , < 11.7 (custom)
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    Apple macOS Affected: unspecified , < 13.2 (custom)
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    Apple macOS Affected: unspecified , < 12.6 (custom)
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