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CVE-2023-28205

Apple Multiple Products WebKit Use-After-Free

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 27.1%
  1. Published10 Apr 2023
  2. Added to CISA KEV10 Apr 2023
  3. Remediation due1 May 2023
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari WebKit contain a use-after-free vulnerability that leads to code execution when processing maliciously crafted web content. This vulnerability could impact HTML parsers that use WebKit, including but not limited to Apple Safari and non-Apple products which rely on WebKit for HTML processing.

Added to KEV: 10 Apr 2023Federal remediation due: 1 May 2023

Description

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Safari 16.4.1, iOS 15.7.5 and iPadOS 15.7.5, iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1, macOS Ventura 13.3.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Apple Safari< 16.4.1
Apple iPadOS≥ 16.0 < 16.4.1 · < 15.7.5
Apple iPhone OS≥ 16.0 < 16.4.1 · < 15.7.5
Apple macOS< 13.3.1

Remediation

Fixed in
Apple Safari≥ 16.4.1
Apple iPadOS≥ 16.4.1
Apple iPhone OS≥ 16.4.1
Apple macOS≥ 13.3.1

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-28205 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-28205 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 10 Apr 2023.

How severe is CVE-2023-28205?

CVE-2023-28205 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 27.1% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-28205?

Affected products include Apple Safari, Apple iPadOS, Apple iPhone OS, Apple macOS.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28205?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apple Safari 16.4.1, Apple iPadOS 16.4.1, Apple iPhone OS 16.4.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.