CVE-2023-28206

Known Exploited

Description

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.5, iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1, macOS Ventura 13.3.1, iOS 15.7.5 and iPadOS 15.7.5, macOS Big Sur 11.7.6. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 23.34% Top 5%
KEV Since 
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Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
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References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213723 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213725 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213724 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213721 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213720 release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28206?
CVE-2023-28206 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-28206?
To fix CVE-2023-28206, 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-2023-28206 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2023-28206 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~23% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-28206?
CVE-2023-28206 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS.
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