CVE-2023-41064

Name: CVE-2023-41064
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-07T18:15:07.727+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 15.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-41064 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.6.1 and iPadOS 16.6.1, macOS Monterey 12.6.9, macOS Ventura 13.5.2, iOS 15.7.9 and iPadOS 15.7.9, macOS Big Sur 11.7.10. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 15.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.6.1 and iPadOS 16.6.1, macOS Monterey 12.6.9, macOS Ventura 13.5.2, iOS 15.7.9 and iPadOS 15.7.9, macOS Big Sur 11.7.10. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

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

15.26%

96.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Oct 2, 2023.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 15.7.9
Apple	Ipados	>= 16.0, < 16.6.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 15.7.9
Apple	Iphone Os	>= 16.0, < 16.6.1
Apple	Macos	>= 11.0, < 11.7.10
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0, < 12.6.9
Apple	Macos	>= 13.0, < 13.5.2

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/21/4Mailing List
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213905Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213906Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213913Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213914Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213915Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/21/4Mailing List
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213905Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213906Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213913Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213914Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213915Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213913Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213915Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-41064US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Sep 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-41064?

How severe is CVE-2023-41064?

CVE-2023-41064 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 15.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41064?

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