CVE-2023-27930
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.48%
Last modified
CVE-2023-27930 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5, watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, macOS Ventura 13.4. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5, watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, macOS Ventura 13.4. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.5 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.5 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.4 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 16.5 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 9.5 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213757Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213758Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213761Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213764Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213757Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213758Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213761Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213764Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-27930?
A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5, watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, macOS Ventura 13.4. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-27930?
CVE-2023-27930 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27930?
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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