CVE-2023-27970
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.24%
Last modified
CVE-2023-27970 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4. 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 | < 16.4 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-27970?
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-27970?
CVE-2023-27970 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27970?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2023
- CVE-2023-27965A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state …7.8
- CVE-2023-27966The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is …6.3
- CVE-2023-27967The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This …8.6
- CVE-2023-27968A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory h…7.1
- CVE-2023-27969A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory ma…7.8
- CVE-2023-2797Mattermost fails to sanitize code permalinks, allowing an at…6.5
- CVE-2023-27971Certain HP LaserJet Pro print products are potentially vulne…9.8
- CVE-2023-27972Certain HP LaserJet Pro print products are potentially vulne…9.8
- CVE-2023-27973Certain HP LaserJet Pro print products are potentially vulne…9.8
- CVE-2023-27974Bitwarden through 2023.2.1 offers password auto-fill when th…7.5
- CVE-2023-27975 CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability…7.1
- CVE-2023-27976 A CWE-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere vulnerabili…8.8
Are you affected by CVE-2023-27970?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST