VDB-236022 · CVE-2023-28179 · GCVE-0-2023-28179

Apple macOS AppleScript denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Apple macOS. The affected element is an unknown function of the component AppleScript. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-28179. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS (Operating System) (the affected version unknown). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown part of the component AppleScript. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was disclosed 08/03/2023. The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-28179 since 03/13/2023. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1499 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

macOS

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.6

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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NVD Base Score: 7.1
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/13/2023 🔍
08/03/2023 +142 days 🔍
08/03/2023 +0 days 🔍
08/26/2023 +23 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-28179 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-28179
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-236022
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 08/03/2023 13:52
Updated: 08/26/2023 07:05
Changes: 08/03/2023 13:52 (39), 08/26/2023 06:51 (1), 08/26/2023 07:05 (11)
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