CVE-2023-23496

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.2, watchOS 9.3, iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2, Safari 16.3, tvOS 16.3, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.12%
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Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
Affected: Apple Safari
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213606 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213601 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213600 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213531
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213638
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213599 release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-23496?
CVE-2023-23496 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-23496?
To fix CVE-2023-23496, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-23496 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-23496 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-23496?
CVE-2023-23496 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple tvOS, Apple Safari, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple watchOS.
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