The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks.
Apple lists macOS, Safari, watchOS, iOS, iPadOS and tvOS as affected before their fixed versions, with no start version given. Fixed in macOS 13.4, Safari 16.5, watchOS 9.5, iOS and iPadOS 15.7 and 16.5, and tvOS 16.5.
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Fix
- Fixed in 13.4, 16.5, 9.5, 15.7
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
Apple's watchOS, tvOS, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Safari software are affected. A remote attacker could potentially break out of the Web Content sandbox, which is the restricted environment that isolates web page processing from the rest of the system.
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The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, macOS Ventura 13.4, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, Safari 16.5, iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5. A remote attacker may be able to break out of Web Content sandbox. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
Timeline
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- CVE published
- Record last updated
- EPSS reached 10%
FIRST estimates at least a 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Affected versions
- Apple macOS
From unspecified · fixed in 13.4
- Apple Safari
From unspecified · fixed in 16.5
- Apple watchOS
From unspecified · fixed in 9.5
- Apple iOS and iPadOS
From unspecified · fixed in 15.7
- Apple iOS and iPadOS
From unspecified · fixed in 16.5
- Apple tvOS
From unspecified · fixed in 16.5
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Questions about CVE-2023-32409
What does this mean?
Apple's advisory says a remote attacker may be able to break out of the WebKit Web Content sandbox. The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks.Source: support.apple.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
Apple's fixed versions are macOS 13.4, Safari 16.5, watchOS 9.5, iOS and iPadOS 15.7 and 16.5, and tvOS 16.5, and the listed affected range starts at an unspecified version. To check a Mac's macOS version, open the Apple menu and choose About This Mac; for Safari, check Safari's About window.Source: support.apple.com
What should I do about it?
Update to macOS 13.4, Safari 16.5, watchOS 9.5, iOS or iPadOS 15.7 or 16.5, or tvOS 16.5, whichever matches the device.Source: support.apple.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2023-05-22, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data