CVE-2023-27929
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.25%
Last modified
CVE-2023-27929 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, tvOS 16.4, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, tvOS 16.4, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4. Processing a maliciously crafted image may result in disclosure of process memory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.4 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.4 |
| Apple | Macos | < 13.3 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 16.4 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 9.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213674Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213678Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213674Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213678Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-27929?
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, tvOS 16.4, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4. Processing a maliciously crafted image may result in disclosure of process memory.
How severe is CVE-2023-27929?
CVE-2023-27929 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27929?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2023-27929?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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