Apple macOS up to 13.4.1 Grapher Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple macOS up to 13.4.1. This affects an unknown function of the component Grapher. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-36854. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple macOS up to 13.4.1 (Operating System). This affects some unknown processing of the component Grapher. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 07/24/2023 by Bool as HT213843 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-36854. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The advisory points out:

Processing a file may lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution

Upgrading to version 13.5 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The advisory contains the following remark:

The issue was addressed with improved checks.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: macOS 13.5

Timelineinfo

07/20/2023 🔍
07/24/2023 +4 days 🔍
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07/25/2023 +1 days 🔍
08/18/2023 +24 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT213843
Researcher: Bool
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-36854 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-36854
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-235353
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 07/25/2023 12:19
Updated: 08/18/2023 08:43
Changes: 07/25/2023 12:19 (18), 07/25/2023 12:22 (28), 08/18/2023 08:40 (2), 08/18/2023 08:43 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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