# CVE-2024-23265: Kernel: An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or write kernel memory

CVE-2024-23265 is fixed in 3 products on 1 platform, first by Monterey 12.7.4, released March 7, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Urgent.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-23265
- Priority: Urgent
- CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
- EPSS: 0.0072
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Mar 7, 2024
- Vendor advisory: https://support.apple.com/en-us/120895

## Description

A memory corruption vulnerability was addressed with improved locking.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| macOS | Monterey | 12.7.4 | [Monterey 12.7.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/macos/monterey-12.7.4.md) | Mar 7, 2024 |
| macOS | Sonoma | 14.4 | [Sonoma 14.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/macos/sonoma-14.4.md) | Mar 7, 2024 |
| macOS | Ventura | 13.6.5 | [Ventura 13.6.5](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/macos/ventura-13.6.5.md) | Mar 7, 2024 |

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