CVE-2023-32383
CVE-2023-32383 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-94.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-36627
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Apple Macos
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
This issue was addressed by forcing hardened runtime on the affected binaries at the system level. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.4. An app may be able to inject code into sensitive binaries bundled with Xcode.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-32383?
- This issue was addressed by forcing hardened runtime on the affected binaries at the system level. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.4. An app may be able to inject code into sensitive binaries bundled with Xcode.
- How severe is CVE-2023-32383?
- CVE-2023-32383 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-32383 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-32383?
- CVE-2023-32383 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-32383?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2023-32383 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-32383 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36627.
- When was CVE-2023-32383 published?
- CVE-2023-32383 was published on 2024-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213758
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213759
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213760
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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