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8.8
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CVE-2023-28205: Apple Multiple Products WebKit Use-After-Free Vulnerability

First published: Fri Apr 07 2023(Updated: )

<a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-28205">CVE-2023-28205</a> (WebKit) It is a use-after-free vulnerability that allows attackers to process maliciously crafted web content that may lead to arbitrary code execution. By tricking targets into loading malicious websites under the control of attackers, it is possible to exploit the vulnerability, which could lead to the execution of malware on compromised systems. Maliciously designed web content can cause the execution of arbitrary code, giving attackers access to your device without your knowledge. Apple has fixed this vulnerability with improved memory management. WebKit Bugzilla: 254797 <a href="https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/1">https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/1</a> <a href="https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/2">https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/2</a> <a href="https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/3">https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/3</a>

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.38.6-0ubuntu0.20.04.1
2.38.6-0ubuntu0.20.04.1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.38.6-0ubuntu0.22.04.1
2.38.6-0ubuntu0.22.04.1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.38.6-0ubuntu0.22.10.1
2.38.6-0ubuntu0.22.10.1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.40.1-0ubuntu0.23.04.1
2.40.1-0ubuntu0.23.04.1
Apple macOS Ventura<13.3.1
13.3.1
debian/webkit2gtk<=2.36.4-1~deb10u1
2.38.6-0+deb10u1
2.40.5-1~deb11u1
2.42.1-1~deb11u2
2.40.5-1~deb12u1
2.42.1-1~deb12u1
2.42.1-2
debian/wpewebkit
2.38.6-1~deb11u1
2.38.6-1
2.42.1-1
Apple Safari<16.4.1
16.4.1
Apple iOS<16.4.1
16.4.1
Apple iPadOS<16.4.1
16.4.1
Apple iOS<15.7.5
15.7.5
Apple iPadOS<15.7.5
15.7.5
Apple Safari<16.4.1
Apple iPadOS<15.7.5
Apple iPadOS>=16.0<16.4.1
Apple iPhone OS<15.7.5
Apple iPhone OS>=16.0<16.4.1
Apple macOS<13.3.1
Apple Multiple Products
<16.4.1
<15.7.5
>=16.0<16.4.1
<15.7.5
>=16.0<16.4.1
<13.3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-28205?

    CVE-2023-28205 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Apple Multiple Products WebKit that allows for arbitrary code execution.

  • Which products are affected by CVE-2023-28205?

    The affected products include macOS Ventura 13.3.1, Safari 16.4.1, iOS 15.7.5, and iPadOS 15.7.5.

  • How can I fix the CVE-2023-28205 vulnerability on my Apple device?

    You can fix the CVE-2023-28205 vulnerability by updating your device to iOS 15.7.5 or iPadOS 15.7.5, Safari 16.4.1, or macOS Ventura 13.3.1.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-28205?

    CVE-2023-28205 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

  • Are there any references for CVE-2023-28205?

    Yes, you can find references for CVE-2023-28205 at the following links: [Link 1](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/1), [Link 2](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/2), [Link 3](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/3).

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