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CVE-2023-42917 - Apple Multiple Products WebKit Memory Corruption Vulnerability

CVE-2023-42917

Apple | Multiple Products

  • Date Added:
  • 2023-12-04
  • Due Date:
  • 2023-12-25
Vulnerability Name

Apple Multiple Products WebKit Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Description

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari WebKit contain a memory corruption vulnerability that leads to code execution when processing maliciously crafted web content. This vulnerability could impact HTML parsers that use WebKit, including but not limited to Apple Safari and non-Apple products which rely on WebKit for HTML processing.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214031, https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214032, https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214033 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-42917
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