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CVE-2023-27936

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified

CVE-2023-27936 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 15.7.4 and iPadOS 15.7.4, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 15.7.4 and iPadOS 15.7.4, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or write kernel memory.

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
0.26%

16.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleIpados< 15.7.4
AppleIphone Os< 15.7.4
AppleMacos< 11.7.5
AppleMacos>= 12.0, < 12.6.4
AppleMacos>= 13.0, < 13.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27936?
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 15.7.4 and iPadOS 15.7.4, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or write kernel memory.
How severe is CVE-2023-27936?
CVE-2023-27936 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27936?
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