CVE-2023-28206

HighCVSS 8.6/10Known exploited (CISA KEV)Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.5, iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1, macOS Ventura 13.3.1, iOS 15.7.5 and iPadOS 15.7.5, macOS Big Sur 11.7.6. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 8.6/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-787

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Apr 10, 2023
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
Added to CISA KEV
Apr 10, 2023
NVD status
Analyzed

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CVE-2023-28206: High severity, CVSS 8.6 | Vulnix