Apple macOS PackageKit state issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Apple macOS. This affects an unknown function of the component PackageKit. Performing a manipulation results in state issue. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-23497. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple macOS (Operating System) (affected version not known). This affects some unknown functionality of the component PackageKit. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a state issue vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-371. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. 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 gain root privileges.

The weakness was shared 01/23/2023 by Mickey Jin as HT213605 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-23497. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The advisory points out:

An app may be able to gain root privileges

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The advisory contains the following remark:

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-27597). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: State issue
CWE: CWE-371
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/12/2023 🔍
01/23/2023 +11 days 🔍
01/23/2023 +0 days 🔍
01/24/2023 +1 days 🔍
10/08/2025 +988 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT213605
Researcher: Mickey Jin
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-23497 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-23497
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-219249
EUVD: 🔍
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 01/24/2023 11:19
Updated: 10/08/2025 23:13
Changes: 01/24/2023 11:19 (17), 01/24/2023 11:22 (28), 02/19/2023 08:54 (1), 03/11/2025 16:49 (26), 10/08/2025 23:13 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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