CVE-2023-41064
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…
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- CVSS score
- 7.8 High
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2023-09-11, remediation due 2023-10-02)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-120
- Published
- 2023-09-07
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
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.
Affected products
- apple ipados
- apple iphone os
- apple macos
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Federal remediation deadline: 2023-10-02.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/21/4
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213905
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213906
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213913
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213914
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213915
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213913
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213915
FAQ
Is CVE-2023-41064 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2023-41064 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2023-09-11, with a federal remediation deadline of 2023-10-02. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-41064?
CVE-2023-41064 has a CVSS base score of 7.8 (High). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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