medium
5.5
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2023-27941: Input Validation

First published: Mon Mar 27 2023(Updated: )

A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 15.7.4 and iPadOS 15.7.4, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5. An app may be able to disclose kernel memory.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
<13.3
13.3
Apple iOS<15.7.4
15.7.4
Apple iPadOS<15.7.4
15.7.4
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.7.5
11.7.5
<12.6.4
12.6.4
Apple iPadOS<15.7.4
Apple iPhone OS<15.7.4
Apple macOS<13.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-27941?

    The severity of CVE-2023-27941 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-27941?

    CVE-2023-27941 affects iOS 15.7.4, iPadOS 15.7.4, macOS Ventura 13.3, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5, and macOS Monterey 12.6.4.

  • How can an app disclose kernel memory with CVE-2023-27941?

    An app can disclose kernel memory due to the validation issue addressed with improved input sanitization.

  • How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2023-27941?

    You can fix the vulnerability CVE-2023-27941 by updating to the fixed versions: macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 15.7.4, iPadOS 15.7.4, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, and macOS Big Sur 11.7.5.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-27941?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-27941 on the Apple support page: [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213673)

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