critical
9.8
CWE
20 190
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2023-36495: Input Validation

First published: Mon Jul 24 2023(Updated: )

An integer overflow was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.6, macOS Monterey 12.6.8, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, tvOS 16.6, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, macOS Ventura 13.5. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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 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>=12.0<12.6.8
Apple macOS>=13.0<13.5
Apple tvOS<16.6
Apple watchOS<9.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-36495?

    CVE-2023-36495 is a vulnerability in the kernel of Apple devices that allows an app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

  • How severe is CVE-2023-36495?

    CVE-2023-36495 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is classified as critical.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-36495?

    macOS Monterey 12.6.8, watchOS 9.6, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, tvOS 16.6, and macOS Ventura 13.5 are affected by CVE-2023-36495.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-36495?

    To fix CVE-2023-36495, update your device to watchOS 9.6 or later, macOS Monterey 12.6.8 or later, iOS 15.7.8 or later, iPadOS 15.7.8 or later, tvOS 16.6 or later, or macOS Ventura 13.5 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-36495?

    More information about CVE-2023-36495 can be found on Apple's official support page: [link].

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