CVE-2023-28198

Name: CVE-2023-28198
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-14T23:15:10.83+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-28198 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, macOS Ventura 13.3. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, macOS Ventura 13.3. Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.82%

52.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 16.4
Apple	Iphone Os	< 16.4
Apple	Macos	>= 13.0, < 13.3
Webkitgtk	Webkitgtk	< 2.40.1
Wpewebkit	Wpe Webkit	< 2.40.1

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/11/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-04
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/11/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-04
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28198?

A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, macOS Ventura 13.3. Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

How severe is CVE-2023-28198?

CVE-2023-28198 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28198?

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-2023-28198?

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Source: NVD / NIST