CVE-2023-43010

Name: CVE-2023-43010
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-12T01:15:54.493+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-43010 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, macOS Sonoma 14.2, Safari 17.2, iOS 16.7.15 and iPadOS 16.7.15, iOS 15.8.7 and iPadOS 15.8.7. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, macOS Sonoma 14.2, Safari 17.2, iOS 16.7.15 and iPadOS 16.7.15, iOS 15.8.7 and iPadOS 15.8.7. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to memory corruption.

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

0.72%

49.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	< 17.2
Apple	Ipados	< 15.8.7
Apple	Ipados	>= 16.0, < 16.7.15
Apple	Ipados	>= 17.0, < 17.2
Apple	Iphone Os	< 15.8.7
Apple	Iphone Os	>= 16.0, < 16.7.15
Apple	Iphone Os	>= 17.0, < 17.2
Apple	Macos	< 14.2

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120300Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120877Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120879Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126632Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126646Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Mar/1Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 12, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-43010?

How severe is CVE-2023-43010?

CVE-2023-43010 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43010?

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-2023-43010?

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Source: NVD / NIST