Apple macOS 13 temp file

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Apple macOS 13. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to temp file. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2023-32421. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple macOS 13 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a temp file vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-377. Creating and using insecure temporary files can leave application and system data vulnerable to attack. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of temporary files. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to observe unprotected user data.

The weakness was published 09/27/2023. The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-32421 since 05/08/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 14 eliminates this vulnerability.

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

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Temp file
CWE: CWE-377
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: macOS 14

Timelineinfo

05/08/2023 🔍
09/27/2023 +142 days 🔍
09/27/2023 +0 days 🔍
11/06/2025 +771 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-32421 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-32421
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-240670
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 09/27/2023 19:21
Updated: 11/06/2025 12:55
Changes: 09/27/2023 19:21 (40), 10/20/2023 14:53 (11), 11/06/2025 12:55 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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