Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Apple Products
CVE-2023-43000

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac OS
iOS And iPad OS
Safari
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 November 2025

What is CVE-2023-43000?

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in Apple products, specifically affecting macOS Ventura, iOS, iPadOS, and Safari. This vulnerability arises from improper memory management, which allows maliciously crafted web content to cause memory corruption. Users are encouraged to update their devices to the latest versions to mitigate any risks associated with this security issue.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 16.6

macOS < 13.5

Safari < 16.6

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120331
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120338
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120324

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-2023-43000 : Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Apple Products