Vulnerability Description
A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, macOS Ventura 13.3. Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.4 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.4 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.3 |
| Webkitgtk | Webkitgtk | < 2.40.1 |
| Wpewebkit | Wpe Webkit | < 2.40.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/11/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-04
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/11/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-04
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-28198?
CVE-2023-28198 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, macOS Ventura 13.3. Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2023-28198?
CVE-2023-28198 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-28198?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Webkitgtk Webkitgtk, Wpewebkit Wpe Webkit.