CVE-2023-32420

Description

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5, watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, macOS Ventura 13.4. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
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Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213758 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213764 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213757 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213761 release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-32420?
CVE-2023-32420 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-32420?
To fix CVE-2023-32420, 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-2023-32420 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-32420 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-2023-32420?
CVE-2023-32420 affects Apple macOS, Apple watchOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple tvOS.
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