CVE-2023-41064
HighExploitedPublic exploitA buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
Published Sep 28, 2023 · Updated Nov 4, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-41064 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Ipados (Apple), Iphone OS (Apple), macOS (Apple) and 1 more product.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Sep 7, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Ipados 15.7.9, Iphone OS 15.7.9, macOS 11.7.10.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
53%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Sep 11, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Sep 7, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Sep 11, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Sep 11, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IpadosApple | See advisory | 15.7.9 |
| Iphone OSApple | See advisory | 15.7.9 |
| macOSApple | >= unspecified | 11.7.10 |
| iOS and iPadOS | >= unspecified | 16.6 |
Patched Releases
Ipados
15.7.9
Iphone OS
15.7.9
macOS
11.7.10, 11.7, 12.6, 13.5
iOS and iPadOS
15.7, 16.6
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Sep 7, 2023
Added to CISA KEV
Sep 11, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
Sep 11, 2023
Added to ENISA EUVD
Sep 11, 2023
Publicly disclosed
Sep 28, 2023
Last updated
Nov 4, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-120 Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
References
- advisoryhttps://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_27.html
- advisoryhttps://gbhackers.com/exploited-chrome-zero-day-patched/
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40397
- advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213905
- advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213906
FAQ
Common Questions.
A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
Affected: Ipados (Apple); Iphone OS (Apple); macOS (Apple) versions >= unspecified, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Sep 7, 2023.
Yes. It was added on Sep 11, 2023 with a federal remediation due date of Oct 2, 2023.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Ipados 15.7.9, Iphone OS 15.7.9, macOS 11.7.10.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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