CVE-2023-27937

Description

An integer overflow was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, tvOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4. Parsing a maliciously crafted plist may lead to an unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
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Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
Affected: Apple macOS
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References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213677 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213678 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213674 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213675 release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27937?
CVE-2023-27937 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-27937?
To fix CVE-2023-27937, 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-2023-27937 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-27937 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-2023-27937?
CVE-2023-27937 affects Apple macOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple watchOS, Apple tvOS, Apple macOS.
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