CVE-2023-23540

high

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213677

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213675

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2023-05-08

Updated: 2025-01-29

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 7.2

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H