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OS X update for LaunchServices (CVE-2023-23525)

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OS X update for LaunchServices (CVE-2023-23525)

Severity
4
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
04/12/2023
Created
05/05/2023
Added
04/12/2023
Modified
10/14/2024

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

Solution(s)

  • apple-osx-upgrade-11_7_5
  • apple-osx-upgrade-13_3

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