CVE-2023-23529

Known Exploited

Description

A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7.4 and iPadOS 15.7.4, iOS 16.3.1 and iPadOS 16.3.1, macOS Ventura 13.2.1, Safari 16.3. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple Safari
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213635 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213638 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213633 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213673 release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-23529?
CVE-2023-23529 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-23529?
To fix CVE-2023-23529, 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-2023-23529 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2023-23529 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. 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-2023-23529?
CVE-2023-23529 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple Safari, Apple macOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS.
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