CVE-2023-41990
HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)
Description
The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.3, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.8, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, macOS Ventura 13.2, watchOS 9.3. Processing a font file may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS released before iOS 15.7.1.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Apple Multiple Products
PublishedSep 12, 2023
First seenSep 12, 2023
Added to KEVJan 8, 2024
How to fix
CISA required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA due date: Jan 29, 2024Update
- apple ipados15.7.8, 16.3 or later
- apple iphone_os15.7.8, 16.3 or later
- apple macos11.7.9, 12.6.8, 13.2 or later
- apple tvos16.3 or later
- apple watchos9.3 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apple ipados | v < 15.7.8, 16.0 ≤ v < 16.3 | 15.7.8, 16.3 |
| apple iphone_os | v < 15.7.8, 16.0 ≤ v < 16.3 | 15.7.8, 16.3 |
| apple macos | v < 11.7.9, 12.0.0 ≤ v < 12.6.8, 13.0 ≤ v < 13.2 | 11.7.9, 12.6.8, 13.2 |
| apple tvos | v < 16.3 | 16.3 |
| apple watchos | v < 9.3 | 9.3 |
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