CVE-2023-41064: Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS ImageIO Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Published Sep 7, 2023
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Updated

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.

Credit

The Citizen Lab at The University(Toronto), The Citizen Lab at The University(Toronto), The Citizen Lab at The University(Toronto), The Citizen Lab at The University(Toronto), The Citizen Lab at The University(Toronto)

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.7.10
11.7.10
macOS<12.6.9
12.6.9
macOS Ventura<13.5.2
13.5.2
Apple iOS and iPadOS<16.6.1
16.6.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<16.6.1
16.6.1
Apple iOS and iPadOS<15.7.9
15.7.9
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<15.7.9
15.7.9
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<15.7.9
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS>=16.0<16.6.1
iPhone OS<15.7.9
iPhone OS>=16.0<16.6.1
macOS>=11.0<11.7.10
macOS>=12.0<12.6.9
macOS>=13.0<13.5.2
macOS<12.6.9

Remediation

Information

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Event History

Sep 7, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:30 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 11, 2023
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Mar 27, 2024
News Published
via The Register·02:00 PM
News Published
via The Register·02:04 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-41064?

CVE-2023-41064 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-41064?

CVE-2023-41064 has a severity score of 7.8, which is considered high.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-41064?

CVE-2023-41064 affects iOS versions up to but excluding 16.6.1, iPadOS versions up to but excluding 16.6.1, macOS Monterey versions up to but excluding 12.6.9, macOS Ventura versions up to but excluding 13.5.2, iOS versions up to but excluding 15.7.9, and iPadOS versions up to but excluding 15.7.9.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-41064?

To fix CVE-2023-41064, update your iOS device to version 16.6.1 or later, update your iPadOS device to version 16.6.1 or later, update your macOS Monterey device to version 12.6.9 or later, update your macOS Ventura device to version 13.5.2 or later, update your iOS device to version 15.7.9 or later, or update your iPadOS device to version 15.7.9 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-41064?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-41064 on the Apple support page at the following links: [link1] [link2] [link3]

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