medium
6.7
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2023-27933

First published: Mon Mar 27 2023(Updated: )

Kernel. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Credit: sqrtpwn sqrtpwn sqrtpwn sqrtpwn sqrtpwn product-security@apple.com product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
<13.3
13.3
Apple tvOS<16.4
16.4
Apple iOS<16.4
16.4
Apple iPadOS<16.4
16.4
<12.6.4
12.6.4
Apple watchOS<9.4
9.4
Apple iPadOS<16.4
Apple iPhone OS<16.4
Apple macOS<12.6.4
Apple macOS>=13.0<13.3
Apple tvOS<16.4
Apple watchOS<9.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-27933?

    CVE-2023-27933 is a vulnerability in the kernel of Apple's operating systems that allows an app with root privileges to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

  • Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2023-27933?

    CVE-2023-27933 affects Apple watchOS up to version 9.4, Apple tvOS up to version 16.4, Apple iOS up to version 16.4, Apple iPadOS up to version 16.4, and Apple macOS Monterey up to version 12.6.4.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-27933?

    CVE-2023-27933 has a severity rating of medium, with a severity value of 6.7.

  • How was CVE-2023-27933 fixed?

    CVE-2023-27933 was fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, tvOS 16.4, and watchOS 9.4 through improved memory handling.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-27933?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-27933 on the Apple support page: [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213674) [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670) [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213678).

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