CVE-2023-23536

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified

CVE-2023-23536 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5, iOS 15.7.4 and iPadOS 15.7.4, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, tvOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5, iOS 15.7.4 and iPadOS 15.7.4, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, tvOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.28%

19.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleIpados< 15.7.4
AppleIpados>= 16.0, < 16.4
AppleIphone Os< 15.7.4
AppleMacos< 13.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-23536?
The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5, iOS 15.7.4 and iPadOS 15.7.4, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, tvOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-23536?
CVE-2023-23536 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23536?
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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Source: NVD / NIST