CVE-2023-23524

Description

A denial-of-service issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.3.2, iOS 16.3.1 and iPadOS 16.3.1, watchOS 9.3.1, macOS Ventura 13.2.1. Processing a maliciously crafted certificate may lead to a denial-of-service.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
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Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213635 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213634 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213633 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213632 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-23524?
CVE-2023-23524 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-23524?
To fix CVE-2023-23524, 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-2023-23524 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-23524 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-2023-23524?
CVE-2023-23524 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple watchOS, Apple macOS, Apple tvOS.
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