AEGLIX vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2023-28206
HIGH · CVSS 8.6 · Analyzed
Published: 2023-04-10 · Updated: 2026-06-17 · Source: NVD
Vulnerability overview
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.
Severity and scoring
- CVSS score
- 8.6 · HIGH
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weaknesses
- CWE-787
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- Apple · iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
- Added to catalog
- 2023-04-10
- Required action
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2023-05-01
CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.
Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.
Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 15.7.5
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 16.0
Before (exclusive): 16.4.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 15.7.5
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 16.0
Before (exclusive): 16.4.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 11.7.6
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 12.0
Before (exclusive): 12.6.5
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 13.0
Before (exclusive): 13.3.1
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- 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
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-28206
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