How severe is CVE-2023-23501?

CVE-2023-23501 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-23501 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-23501?

CVE-2023-23501 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23501?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-23501 published?

CVE-2023-23501 was published on 2023-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-23501

CVE-2023-23501 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-668.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2023-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.2. An app may be able to disclose kernel memory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-23501?: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.2. An app may be able to disclose kernel memory.
How severe is CVE-2023-23501?: CVE-2023-23501 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-23501 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-23501?: CVE-2023-23501 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23501?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-23501 published?: CVE-2023-23501 was published on 2023-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605

Affected products (1)

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