Buffer overflow in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2023-41064
Published: September 7, 2023 / Updated: September 6, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU80542
CSH Severity: Critical
CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41064
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in ImageIO subsystem. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Affected software
iPadOS
Apple iOS
macOS
Apple iOS
macOS
How to mitigate CVE-2023-41064
Install updates from vendor's website.
iPadOS - addressed in versions 16.6.1, 15.7.9 19H365
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 16.6.1 20G81, 15.7.9 19H365
macOS - addressed in versions 11.7.10 20G1427, 12.6.9 21G726, 13.5.2 22G91
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 16.6.1 20G81, 15.7.9 19H365
macOS - addressed in versions 11.7.10 20G1427, 12.6.9 21G726, 13.5.2 22G91