CVE-2023-28205
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
0.1 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Safari 16.4.1, iOS 15.7.5 and iPadOS 15.7.5, iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1, macOS Ventura 13.3.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2023-04-10
- Patch Due Date
- 2023-05-01
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2023-04-10
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-28205?
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Safari 16.4.1, iOS 15.7.5 and iPadOS 15.7.5, iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1, macOS Ventura 13.3.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
Is CVE-2023-28205 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2023-28205 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2023-05-01.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-28205?
CVE-2023-28205 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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