CVE-2023-32381

Name: CVE-2023-32381
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-27T00:15:14.397+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-32381 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.8, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, tvOS 16.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6. EPSS estimates a 0.22% 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 macOS Monterey 12.6.8, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, tvOS 16.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

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

0.22%

12.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 16.6
Apple	Iphone Os	< 16.6
Apple	Macos	>= 11.0, < 11.7.9
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0.0, < 12.6.8
Apple	Macos	>= 13.0, < 13.5
Apple	Tvos	< 16.6
Apple	Watchos	< 9.6

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 27, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32381?

How severe is CVE-2023-32381?

CVE-2023-32381 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32381?

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