high
8.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2023-38590: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Jul 24 2023(Updated: )

Kernel. A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

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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 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<11.7.9
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-2023-38590?

    CVE-2023-38590 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Kernel that has been fixed in various Apple software versions.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-38590?

    CVE-2023-38590 has a severity score of 8.8, indicating a high severity.

  • Which Apple software versions are affected by CVE-2023-38590?

    CVE-2023-38590 affects watchOS 9.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, macOS Monterey 12.6.8, tvOS 16.6, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, and macOS Ventura 13.5.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-38590?

    To fix CVE-2023-38590, update your Apple devices to the fixed versions mentioned in the Apple security advisories.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-38590?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-38590 in the Apple security advisories linked in the references section.

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