Frequently asked questions relating to vulnerabilities in Apple, Google and the open source libwebp library.

CVE-2023-41064, CVE-2023-4863, CVE-2023-5129: Frequently Asked Questions for ImageIO and WebP/libwebp Zero-Day Vulnerabilities

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.

The version of Apple iOS running on the mobile device is prior to 16.6.1. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

The version of Apple iOS running on the mobile device is prior to 15.7.9. It is, therefore, affected by a vulnerability.

The remote host is running a version of macOS / Mac OS X that is 12.x prior to 12.6.9. It is, therefore, affected by a vulnerability:

  - A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura     13.5.2, iOS 16.6.1 and iPadOS 16.6.1. 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. (CVE-2023-41064)

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the operating system's self-reported version number.

The remote host is running a version of macOS / Mac OS X that is 11.x prior to 11.7.10. It is, therefore, affected by a vulnerability:

  - A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura     13.5.2, iOS 16.6.1 and iPadOS 16.6.1. 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. (CVE-2023-41064)

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the operating system's self-reported version number.

The remote host is running a version of macOS / Mac OS X that is 13.x prior to 13.5.2. It is, therefore, affected by a vulnerability:

  - A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. (CVE-2023-41064)

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the operating system's self-reported version number.

ID	Name	Product	Family	Severity
181408	Apple iOS < 16.6.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (HT213905)	Nessus	Mobile Devices	high
181407	Apple iOS < 15.7.9 Vulnerability (HT213913)	Nessus	Mobile Devices	high
181231	macOS 12.x < 12.6.9 (HT213914)	Nessus	MacOS X Local Security Checks	high
181230	macOS 11.x < 11.7.10 (HT213915)	Nessus	MacOS X Local Security Checks	high
181014	macOS 13.x < 13.5.2 (HT213906)	Nessus	MacOS X Local Security Checks	high

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