Memory Handling Vulnerability in Apple Operating Systems
CVE-2023-23500

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Apple
Status
iOS and iPadOS
tvOS
macOS
watchOS
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 February 2023

Summary

A memory handling issue has been identified in various Apple operating systems, potentially allowing applications to leak sensitive kernel state information. This vulnerability has been addressed with updates in macOS Ventura 13.2, iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, as well as earlier versions such as iOS 15.7.3 and iPadOS 15.7.3, along with recent updates to tvOS and watchOS. Users are strongly encouraged to update their devices to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 16.3

iOS and iPadOS < 15.7

macOS < 13.2

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213606
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213601
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213598

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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