high
7.8
CWE
20 190
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2023-27937: Input Validation

First published: Mon Mar 27 2023(Updated: )

An integer overflow was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, tvOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4. Parsing a maliciously crafted plist may lead to an unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution.

Credit: an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher product-security@apple.com product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
<13.3
13.3
Apple tvOS<16.4
16.4
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.7.5
11.7.5
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<11.7.5
Apple macOS>=12.0<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 the severity of CVE-2023-27937?

    The severity of CVE-2023-27937 is high.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-27937?

    CVE-2023-27937 affects macOS Big Sur 11.7.5, watchOS 9.4, tvOS 16.4, iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, and macOS Ventura 13.3.

  • How can CVE-2023-27937 be exploited?

    CVE-2023-27937 can be exploited by parsing a maliciously crafted plist, which may lead to an unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-27937?

    To fix CVE-2023-27937, update to macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, tvOS 16.4, or watchOS 9.4.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-27937?

    More information about CVE-2023-27937 can be found at the following references: [Reference 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213674), [Reference 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213675), [Reference 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670).

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