Apple macOS Kernel type confusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apple macOS. This affects an unknown function of the component Kernel. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2023-41060. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple macOS (Operating System) (unknown version) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Kernel. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-843. The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type. The impact remains unknown.

The weakness was presented 12/29/2023. The advisory is shared for download at rapid7.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-41060 since 08/22/2023. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-45581). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Type confusion
CWE: CWE-843
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/22/2023 🔍
12/29/2023 +129 days 🔍
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06/21/2025 +539 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: rapid7.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-41060 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-41060
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-249268
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 12/29/2023 10:53
Updated: 06/21/2025 00:45
Changes: 12/29/2023 10:53 (37), 01/21/2024 08:41 (1), 01/21/2024 08:44 (12), 06/20/2025 20:03 (16), 06/21/2025 00:45 (1)
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