Apple macOS unusual condition

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Apple macOS. This affects an unknown part. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-41992. Attacking locally is a requirement. Furthermore, an exploit is 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). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-754. The product does not check or incorrectly checks for unusual or exceptional conditions that are not expected to occur frequently during day to day operation of the product. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7, iOS 16.7 and iPadOS 16.7, macOS Ventura 13.6. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 16.7.

The weakness was published 09/21/2023. The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-41992 since 09/06/2023. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available.

It is declared as attacked. The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 09/25/2023 with a due date of 10/16/2023:

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Zero-Day.cz (814). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.7

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unusual condition
CWE: CWE-754
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Attacked

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/06/2023 🔍
09/21/2023 +15 days 🔍
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11/06/2025 +777 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2023-41992 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-41992
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-240165
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 09/21/2023 22:26
Updated: 11/06/2025 11:23
Changes: 09/21/2023 22:26 (40), 10/14/2023 11:21 (11), 04/29/2024 13:31 (23), 06/06/2024 23:51 (2), 09/09/2024 22:30 (2), 11/29/2024 17:51 (1), 02/04/2025 00:55 (10), 11/06/2025 11:23 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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