CVE-2023-27956

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, iOS 15.7.4 and iPadOS 15.7.4, tvOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4. Processing a maliciously crafted image may result in disclosure of process memory.

References

Link	Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213678	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213674	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213673	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27956?: CVE-2023-27956 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-27956?: To fix CVE-2023-27956, 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-2023-27956 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-27956 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-2023-27956?: CVE-2023-27956 affects Apple macOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple watchOS, Apple tvOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS.

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Description

Category

CWE-120 – Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')

References

Frequently Asked Questions