CVE-2023-35993: Use After Free
First published: Mon Jul 24 2023(Updated: )
Kernel. A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management.
Credit: an anonymous researcher Zweig Kunlun LabKaitao Xie Alibaba GroupXiaolong Bai Alibaba GroupCertik Skyfall Team Ant Security Lightpattern-f @pattern_F_ Ant Security LightMohamed GHANNAM @_simo36 Zweig Kunlun LabKaitao Xie Alibaba GroupXiaolong Bai Alibaba Groupan anonymous researcher Zweig Kunlun LabKaitao Xie Alibaba GroupXiaolong Bai Alibaba Groupan anonymous researcher Zweig Kunlun LabKaitao Xie Alibaba GroupXiaolong Bai Alibaba Groupan anonymous researcher Zweig Kunlun LabKaitao Xie Alibaba GroupXiaolong Bai Alibaba Groupan anonymous researcher Zweig Kunlun LabKaitao Xie Alibaba GroupXiaolong Bai Alibaba Groupan anonymous researcher Zweig Kunlun LabKaitao Xie Alibaba GroupXiaolong Bai Alibaba Group product-security@apple.com product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS | <16.6 | 16.6 |
| Apple iPadOS | <16.6 | 16.6 |
| Apple iOS | <15.7.8 | 15.7.8 |
| Apple iPadOS | <15.7.8 | 15.7.8 |
| <13.5 | 13.5 | |
| <12.6.8 | 12.6.8 | |
| Apple macOS Big Sur | <11.7.9 | 11.7.9 |
| Apple tvOS | <16.6 | 16.6 |
| Apple watchOS | <9.6 | 9.6 |
| Apple iPadOS | <15.7.8 | |
| Apple iPadOS | >=16.0<16.6 | |
| Apple iPhone OS | <15.7.8 | |
| Apple iPhone OS | >=16.0<16.6 | |
| Apple macOS | >=11.0<11.7.9 | |
| Apple macOS | >=12.0.0<12.6.8 | |
| Apple macOS | >=13.0<13.5 | |
| Apple tvOS | <16.6 | |
| Apple watchOS | <9.6 |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848 (Advisory)
Parent vulnerabilities
(Appears in the following advisories)
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2023-40442
- CVE-2023-40439
- CVE-2023-34425
- CVE-2023-38136
- CVE-2023-38580
- CVE-2023-40392
- CVE-2023-40437
- CVE-2023-32416
- CVE-2022-3970
- CVE-2023-38590
- CVE-2023-38598
- CVE-2023-36495
- CVE-2023-38604
- CVE-2023-32734
- CVE-2023-32441
- CVE-2023-38261
- CVE-2023-38424
- CVE-2023-38425
- CVE-2023-38606
- CVE-2023-32381
- CVE-2023-32433
- CVE-2023-35993
- CVE-2023-41995
- CVE-2023-38410
- CVE-2023-38603
- CVE-2023-40400
- CVE-2023-38565
- CVE-2023-38593
- CVE-2023-40394
- CVE-2023-32437
- CVE-2023-38605
- CVE-2023-40397
- CVE-2023-38599
- CVE-2023-32445
- CVE-2023-38592
- CVE-2023-38572
- CVE-2023-38594
- CVE-2023-38595
- CVE-2023-38600
- CVE-2023-38611
- CVE-2023-37450
- CVE-2023-42866
- CVE-2023-38597
- CVE-2023-38133
- CVE-2023-23540
- CVE-2023-41990
- CVE-2023-37285
- CVE-2023-42831
- CVE-2023-32409
- CVE-2023-38616
- CVE-2023-36862
- CVE-2023-32364
- CVE-2023-35983
- CVE-2023-42828
- CVE-2023-34241
- CVE-2023-28319
- CVE-2023-28320
- CVE-2023-28321
- CVE-2023-28322
- CVE-2023-32418
- CVE-2023-36854
- CVE-2023-28200
- CVE-2023-40440
- CVE-2023-38258
- CVE-2023-38421
- CVE-2023-1916
- CVE-2023-38571
- CVE-2023-29491
- CVE-2023-38601
- CVE-2023-32444
- CVE-2023-2953
- CVE-2023-42829
- CVE-2023-38609
- CVE-2023-38259
- CVE-2023-38564
- CVE-2023-38602
- CVE-2023-32442
- CVE-2023-32443
- CVE-2023-42832
- CVE-2023-32429
- CVE-2023-1801
- CVE-2023-32654
- CVE-2023-2426
- CVE-2023-2609
- CVE-2023-2610
- CVE-2023-38608
- CVE-2023-32422
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-35993?
CVE-2023-35993 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the kernel of Apple devices.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-35993?
CVE-2023-35993 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
Which Apple devices are affected by CVE-2023-35993?
CVE-2023-35993 affects macOS Monterey 12.6.8, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, tvOS 16.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Ventura 13.5, and watchOS 9.6.
How can I fix CVE-2023-35993?
To fix CVE-2023-35993, you should update your Apple devices to the respective fixed versions listed in the Apple support articles.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-35993?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-35993 on the Apple support articles: [link1], [link2], [link3].
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