high
8.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2023-28198: Use After Free

First published: Mon Mar 27 2023(Updated: )

A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, macOS Ventura 13.3. Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS<15.7.4
15.7.4
Apple iPadOS<15.7.4
15.7.4
Apple Safari<16.4
16.4
Apple iPadOS<16.4
Apple iPhone OS<16.4
Apple macOS>=13.0<13.3
WebKitGTK WebKitGTK<2.40.1
Wpewebkit Wpe Webkit<2.40.1
<16.4
16.4
<16.4
16.4
Apple macOS Ventura<13.3
13.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-28198?

    CVE-2023-28198 is a use-after-free vulnerability in WebKit that allows arbitrary code execution.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-28198?

    CVE-2023-28198 affects iOS versions up to, but not including 16.4, iPadOS versions up to, but not including 16.4, and macOS Ventura versions up to, but not including 13.3.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-28198?

    CVE-2023-28198 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-28198?

    To fix CVE-2023-28198, update your iOS device to version 16.4, iPadOS device to version 16.4, or macOS Ventura device to version 13.3.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-28198?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-28198 at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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