CVE-2023-41064
Apple macOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS
Published 7 Sept 2023 · updated 17 Jun 2026 · Analyzed
7.8 High · CVSS 3.1, NVD
Exploited in the wild
CISA added this to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 11 Sept 2023, with a remediation deadline of 2 Oct 2023 for US federal agencies.
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Description
A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.6.1 and iPadOS 16.6.1, macOS Monterey 12.6.9, macOS Ventura 13.5.2, iOS 15.7.9 and iPadOS 15.7.9, macOS Big Sur 11.7.10. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
References
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/21/4 · Mailing List
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213905 · Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213906 · Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213913 · Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213914 · Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213915 · Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/kb/HT213913 · Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/kb/HT213915 · Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-41064 · US Government Resource