CVE-2023-28206: Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS IOSurfaceAccelerator Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

Published Apr 7, 2023
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Updated

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.

Other sources

Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS IOSurfaceAccelerator contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that allows an app to execute code with kernel privileges.

CISA

IOSurfaceAccelerator. An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation.

Credit

Clément Lecigne(Google), Donncha Ó Cearbhaill(Amnesty International), Clément Lecigne(Google), Donncha Ó Cearbhaill(Amnesty International), Clément Lecigne(Google), Donncha Ó Cearbhaill(Amnesty International), Clément Lecigne(Google), Donncha Ó Cearbhaill(Amnesty International), Clément Lecigne(Google), Donncha Ó Cearbhaill(Amnesty International)

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.7.6
11.7.6
macOS<12.6.5
12.6.5
macOS Ventura<13.3.1
13.3.1
Apple iOS and iPadOS<16.4.1
16.4.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<16.4.1
16.4.1
Apple iOS and iPadOS<15.7.5
15.7.5
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<15.7.5
15.7.5
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<15.7.5
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS>=16.0<16.4.1
iPhone OS<15.7.5
iPhone OS>=16.0<16.4.1
macOS<11.7.6
macOS>=12.0<12.6.5
macOS>=13.0<13.3.1

Event History

Apr 10, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28206?

The severity of CVE-2023-28206 is high with a CVSS score of 8.6.

2

Which Apple software versions are affected by CVE-2023-28206?

CVE-2023-28206 affects macOS Big Sur 11.7.6, macOS Monterey 12.6.5, iOS 16.4.1, iPadOS 16.4.1, iOS 15.7.5, iPadOS 15.7.5, and macOS Ventura 13.3.1.

3

How can I fix CVE-2023-28206?

To fix CVE-2023-28206, update your software to the following versions: macOS Big Sur 11.7.6, macOS Monterey 12.6.5, iOS 16.4.1, iPadOS 16.4.1, iOS 15.7.5, iPadOS 15.7.5, or macOS Ventura 13.3.1.

4

Can an attacker execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges through CVE-2023-28206?

Yes, an attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges through CVE-2023-28206.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-28206?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-28206 on the Apple support website at the following links: [Link 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213720), [Link 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213721), and [Link 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213720).

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