CVE-2023-23529: Apple Multiple Products WebKit Type Confusion Vulnerability

Published Feb 13, 2023
·
Updated

A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7.4 and iPadOS 15.7.4, iOS 16.3.1 and iPadOS 16.3.1, macOS Ventura 13.2.1, Safari 16.3. 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.

Other sources

Apple iOS, MacOS, Safari and iPadOS WebKit contain a type confusion vulnerability that leads to code execution when processing maliciously crafted web content. This vulnerability could impact HTML parsers that use WebKit, including but not limited to Apple Safari and non-Apple products which rely on WebKit for HTML processing.

CISA

This issue occurs when processing maliciously crafted web content in WebKit. This may allow a remote attacker to create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it, trigger type confusion, and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Red Hat

WebKit. A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks.

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
Apple Multiple Products
Apple macOS Ventura<13.2.1
13.2.1
Apple Safari<16.3
16.3
Apple iOS<15.7.4
15.7.4
Apple iPadOS<15.7.4
15.7.4
Apple iOS<16.3.1
16.3.1
Apple iPadOS<16.3.1
16.3.1
Apple Safari<16.3
Apple iPadOS<15.7.4
Apple iPadOS>=16.0<16.3.1
Apple iPhone OS<15.7.4
Apple iPhone OS>=16.0<16.3.1
Apple macOS>=13.0<13.2.1
Apple iPadOS<16.3.1
Apple iPhone OS<16.3.1
Apple macOS<13.2.1
redhat/webkitgtk<2.38.5
2.38.5

Event History

Feb 14, 2023
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Feb 15, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 27, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-23529?

CVE-2023-23529 is a type confusion vulnerability in Apple Multiple Products, including iOS, iPadOS, and Safari, that could allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How does CVE-2023-23529 affect Apple products?

CVE-2023-23529 affects Apple products including iOS, iPadOS, and Safari.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-23529?

CVE-2023-23529 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-23529?

To fix CVE-2023-23529, update to the latest available version of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Ventura, as well as Safari.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-23529?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-23529 on the Apple support website.

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