high
8.8
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2023-23496

First published: Tue Dec 13 2022(Updated: )

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.2, watchOS 9.3, iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2, Safari 16.3, tvOS 16.3, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS<13.2
13.2
tvOS<16.3
16.3
Apple Mobile Safari<16.3
16.3
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<15.7.2
15.7.2
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<15.7.2
15.7.2
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<16.3
16.3
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<16.3
16.3
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<9.3
9.3
Apple Mobile Safari<16.3
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<16.3
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS<16.3
Apple iOS and macOS<13.2
tvOS<16.3
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<9.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

    The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-23496.

  • What is the severity level of CVE-2023-23496?

    The severity level of CVE-2023-23496 is high.

  • What is the affected software?

    The affected software includes Apple Safari versions up to 16.3, Apple iOS versions up to 15.7.2, and Apple iPadOS versions up to 15.7.2.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-23496?

    To fix CVE-2023-23496, update your software to the fixed versions: macOS Ventura 13.2, watchOS 9.3, iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2, Safari 16.3, tvOS 16.3, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-23496?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-23496 on the official Apple support page: [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213531).

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