HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2023-28205

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.1%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Safari 16.4.1, iOS 15.7.5 and iPadOS 15.7.5, iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1, macOS Ventura 13.3.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
4/10/2023
Patch Due Date
5/1/2023
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
4/10/2023

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28205?

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Safari 16.4.1, iOS 15.7.5 and iPadOS 15.7.5, iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1, macOS Ventura 13.3.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

Is CVE-2023-28205 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-28205 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 5/1/2023.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-28205?

CVE-2023-28205 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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