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CVE-2023-28206 Detail

Current 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, iOS 15.7.5 and iPadOS 15.7.5, macOS Big Sur 11.7.6, macOS Ventura 13.3.1. 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.


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Severity

 


CVSS 3.x Severity and Metrics:

NIST CVSS score
NIST: NVD
Base Score:  8.6 HIGH
Vector:  CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H


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Hyperlink Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213720 Release Notes 
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213721 Release Notes 
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213723 Release Notes 
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213724 Release Notes 
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213725 Release Notes 

This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.

Vulnerability Name Date Added Due Date Required Action
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS IOSurfaceAccelerator Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability 04/10/2023 05/01/2023 Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write cwe source acceptance level NIST  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2023-28206
NVD Published Date:
04/10/2023
NVD Last Modified:
05/08/2023
Source:
Apple Inc.