HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2023-28206

CVSS v3

8.6

HIGH

EPSS Score

14.6%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

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.

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-2023-28206?

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.

Is CVE-2023-28206 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-28206 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-2023-28206?

CVE-2023-28206 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.6 (HIGH severity).

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