CVE-2023-41064

7.8 HIGH CISA KEV - Actively Exploited
Published: September 07, 2023 Modified: November 06, 2025
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Description

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/21/4
Source: product-security@apple.com
Mailing List
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213905
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213906
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213913
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213914
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213915
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/21/4
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213905
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213906
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213913
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213914
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213915
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213913
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213915
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-41064
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
US Government Resource

15 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
89.7%
100th percentile
Exploitation Status
Actively Exploited
Remediation due: 2023-10-02

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-120 CWE-120

Affected Vendors

apple

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