Apple macOS up to 13.4.1 libxpc denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apple macOS up to 13.4.1. Affected is an unknown function of the component libxpc. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-38593. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 13.4.1 (Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component libxpc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was released 07/24/2023 by Noah Roskin-Frazee as HT213843 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-38593. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The advisory points out:

An app may be able to cause a denial-of-service

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:

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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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: Noah Roskin-Frazee
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-38593 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-38593
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-235366
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 07/25/2023 12:24
Updated: 08/18/2023 09:56
Changes: 07/25/2023 12:24 (18), 07/25/2023 12:27 (29), 08/18/2023 09:54 (2), 08/18/2023 09:56 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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