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CVE-2023-41064

7.8 · HIGHActively Exploited

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Published Sep 7, 2023CWE-120EPSS 53.40%

Overview

CVE-2023-41064 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 7, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/21/4Refsupport.apple.com/en-us/HT213905Refsupport.apple.com/en-us/HT213906Refsupport.apple.com/en-us/HT213913Refsupport.apple.com/en-us/HT213914Refsupport.apple.com/en-us/HT213915Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/21/4Refsupport.apple.com/en-us/HT213905Refsupport.apple.com/en-us/HT213906Refsupport.apple.com/en-us/HT213913

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41064?

CVE-2023-41064 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 7, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2023-41064?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-41064?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-41064?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-41064 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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