Integer overflow in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2023-27937
Published: March 27, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU74077
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 7.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27937
CWE-ID: CWE-190
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in Foundation when handling plist files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to download a malicious app, trigger an integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
Apple iOS
iPadOS
watchOS
macOS
tvOS
iPadOS
watchOS
macOS
tvOS
How to mitigate CVE-2023-27937
Install updates from vendor's website.
Apple iOS - update to 16.4 20E247
iPadOS - update to 16.4 20E247
watchOS - update to 9.4 20T253
macOS - addressed in versions 11.7.5 20G1225, 12.6.4 21G526, 13.3 22E252
tvOS - update to 16.4 20L497
iPadOS - update to 16.4 20E247
watchOS - update to 9.4 20T253
macOS - addressed in versions 11.7.5 20G1225, 12.6.4 21G526, 13.3 22E252
tvOS - update to 16.4 20L497