high
7.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2023-23514: Use After Free

First published: Mon Feb 13 2023(Updated: )

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, iOS 16.3.1 and iPadOS 16.3.1, macOS Ventura 13.2.1, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Ventura<13.2.1
13.2.1
Apple iOS<16.3.1
16.3.1
Apple iPadOS<16.3.1
16.3.1
Apple iPadOS<16.3.1
Apple iPhone OS<16.3.1
Apple macOS>=13.0<13.2.1
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.7.5
11.7.5
<12.6.4
12.6.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-23514?

    CVE-2023-23514 is a vulnerability related to a use after free issue in the kernel of Apple devices.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-23514?

    The severity of CVE-2023-23514 is high, with a base score of 7.8.

  • Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2023-23514?

    CVE-2023-23514 affects macOS Ventura (up to version 13.3), macOS Monterey (up to version 12.6.4), iOS (up to version 16.3.1), and iPadOS (up to version 16.3.1).

  • How is CVE-2023-23514 fixed?

    CVE-2023-23514 is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, iOS 16.3.1, and iPadOS 16.3.1.

  • What can happen if CVE-2023-23514 is exploited?

    If CVE-2023-23514 is exploited, an app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

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