CVE-2023-28206: Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS IOSurfaceAccelerator Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
First published: Fri Apr 07 2023(Updated: )
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.5, iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1, macOS Ventura 13.3.1, iOS 15.7.5 and iPadOS 15.7.5, macOS Big Sur 11.7.6. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS | <16.4.1 | 16.4.1 |
| Apple iPadOS | <16.4.1 | 16.4.1 |
| Apple macOS Ventura | <13.3.1 | 13.3.1 |
| Apple iOS | <15.7.5 | 15.7.5 |
| Apple iPadOS | <15.7.5 | 15.7.5 |
| Apple macOS Monterey | <12.6.5 | 12.6.5 |
| Apple macOS Big Sur | <11.7.6 | 11.7.6 |
| 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 | <11.7.6 | |
| Apple macOS | >=12.0<12.6.5 | |
| Apple macOS | >=13.0<13.3.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213721 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213724 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213725 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213720 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213723 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213720,
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213721;
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28206
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-28206?
The severity of CVE-2023-28206 is high with a CVSS score of 8.6.
Which Apple software versions are affected by CVE-2023-28206?
CVE-2023-28206 affects macOS Big Sur 11.7.6, macOS Monterey 12.6.5, iOS 16.4.1, iPadOS 16.4.1, iOS 15.7.5, iPadOS 15.7.5, and macOS Ventura 13.3.1.
How can I fix CVE-2023-28206?
To fix CVE-2023-28206, update your software to the following versions: macOS Big Sur 11.7.6, macOS Monterey 12.6.5, iOS 16.4.1, iPadOS 16.4.1, iOS 15.7.5, iPadOS 15.7.5, or macOS Ventura 13.3.1.
Can an attacker execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges through CVE-2023-28206?
Yes, an attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges through CVE-2023-28206.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-28206?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-28206 on the Apple support website at the following links: [Link 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213720), [Link 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213721), and [Link 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213720).
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