CVE-2023-23496
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.89%
Last modified
CVE-2023-23496 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.2, watchOS 9.3, iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2, Safari 16.3, tvOS 16.3, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.2, watchOS 9.3, iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2, Safari 16.3, tvOS 16.3, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | < 16.3 |
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.3 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.3 |
| Apple | Macos | < 13.2 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 16.3 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 9.3 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213599Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213600Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213601Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213606Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213599Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213600Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213601Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213606Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-23496?
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.2, watchOS 9.3, iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2, Safari 16.3, tvOS 16.3, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2023-23496?
CVE-2023-23496 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23496?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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