CVE-2023-41064
HIGHCISA KEVEPSS 96th pctlDescription
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.
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploit Intelligence
Very high risk: more likely to be exploited than 96% of all known CVEs.
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS ImageIO Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS contain a buffer overflow vulnerability in ImageIO when processing a maliciously crafted image, which may lead to code execution. This vulnerability was chained with CVE-2023-41061.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Remediation due: 2023-10-02
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/21/4
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213905
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213906
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213913
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213914
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213915
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213913
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213915
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-41064
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