Memory Handling Vulnerability in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and More by Apple
CVE-2023-40447

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
iOS And iPad OS
Safari
TV OS
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 October 2023

What is CVE-2023-40447?

Apple has identified a memory handling vulnerability across several of its platforms—including iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, Safari, and tvOS. This flaw may allow for arbitrary code execution when processing crafted web content, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the device. Apple addressed this vulnerability through improved memory management in the affected versions, with updates provided for iOS 17.1, iPadOS 17.1, watchOS 10.1, and more. It is crucial for users to update their devices to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 16.7

iOS and iPadOS < 17.1

macOS < 14.1

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213981
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213986
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213987

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2023-40447 : Memory Handling Vulnerability in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and More by Apple