CVE-2023-28206
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS IOSurfaceAccelerator - [Actively Exploited]
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.
INFO
Published Date :
April 10, 2023, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 28, 2025, 2:53 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
6.0
Exploitability Score :
1.8
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
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Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS IOSurfaceAccelerator contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that allows an app to execute code with kernel privileges.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213720, https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213721; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28206
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2023-28206 has a 5 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-28206.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213720 | Release Notes Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213721 | Release Notes Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213723 | Release Notes Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213724 | Release Notes Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213725 | Release Notes Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213720 | Release Notes Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213721 | Release Notes Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213723 | Release Notes Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213724 | Release Notes Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213725 | Release Notes Vendor Advisory |
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2023-28206 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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BleepingComputer
Apple fixes zero-day exploited in 'extremely sophisticated' attacks
Apple has released emergency security updates to patch a zero-day vulnerability that the company says was exploited in targeted and "extremely sophisticated" attacks. "A physical attack may disable US ... Read more
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BleepingComputer
Apple fixes two zero-days used in attacks on Intel-based Macs
Apple released emergency security updates to fix two zero-day vulnerabilities that were exploited in attacks on Intel-based Mac systems. "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been explo ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2023-28206 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 28, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213720 Types: Release Notes Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213720 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type CVE: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213720 Types: Release Notes CVE: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213720 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213721 Types: Release Notes Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213721 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type CVE: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213721 Types: Release Notes CVE: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213721 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213723 Types: Release Notes Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213723 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type CVE: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213723 Types: Release Notes CVE: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213723 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213724 Types: Release Notes Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213724 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type CVE: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213724 Types: Release Notes CVE: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213724 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213725 Types: Release Notes Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213725 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type CVE: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213725 Types: Release Notes CVE: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213725 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jan. 28, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-787 -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213720 Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213721 Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213723 Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213724 Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213725 -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 27, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jul. 27, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1, macOS Ventura 13.3.1, macOS Monterey 12.6.5, macOS Big Sur 11.7.6, iOS 15.7.5 and iPadOS 15.7.5. 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. 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. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jul. 27, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed 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, iOS 15.7.5 and iPadOS 15.7.5, macOS Big Sur 11.7.6, macOS Ventura 13.3.1. 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. A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1, macOS Ventura 13.3.1, macOS Monterey 12.6.5, macOS Big Sur 11.7.6, iOS 15.7.5 and iPadOS 15.7.5. 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. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 08, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7.5 and iPadOS 15.7.5, macOS Monterey 12.6.5, iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1, macOS Big Sur 11.7.6, macOS Ventura 13.3.1. 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. 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, iOS 15.7.5 and iPadOS 15.7.5, macOS Big Sur 11.7.6, macOS Ventura 13.3.1. 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. Removed Reference http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/1 [Mailing List, Release Notes] Removed Reference http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/2 [Mailing List, Release Notes] Removed Reference http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/4 [Mailing List, Release Notes] Removed Reference http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/5 [Mailing List, Release Notes] Removed Reference http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/6 [Mailing List, Release Notes] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 11, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/1 No Types Assigned http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/1 Mailing List, Release Notes Changed Reference Type http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/2 No Types Assigned http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/2 Mailing List, Release Notes Changed Reference Type http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/4 No Types Assigned http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/4 Mailing List, Release Notes Changed Reference Type http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/5 No Types Assigned http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/5 Mailing List, Release Notes Changed Reference Type http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/6 No Types Assigned http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/6 Mailing List, Release Notes Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213720 No Types Assigned https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213720 Release Notes Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213721 No Types Assigned https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213721 Release Notes Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213723 No Types Assigned https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213723 Release Notes Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213724 No Types Assigned https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213724 Release Notes Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213725 No Types Assigned https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213725 Release Notes Added CWE NIST CWE-787 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 15.7.5 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 16.0 up to (excluding) 16.4.1 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 15.7.5 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 16.0 up to (excluding) 16.4.1 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 11.7.6 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 12.0 up to (excluding) 12.6.5 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 13.0 up to (excluding) 13.3.1 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 11, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/5 [No Types Assigned] Added Reference http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/4 [No Types Assigned] Added Reference http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/6 [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 11, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/2 [No Types Assigned] Added Reference http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Apr/1 [No Types Assigned]
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-28206 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-28206
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
35.42 }} 1.68%
score
0.96780
percentile