Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 15.7.5 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 15.7.5 |
| Apple | Macos | < 11.7.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213720Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213721Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213723Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213724Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213725Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213720Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213721Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213723Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213724Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213725Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-28206?
CVE-2023-28206 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). 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....
How severe is CVE-2023-28206?
CVE-2023-28206 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-28206?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos.