Out-of-bounds Write Kernel Code Execution in Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS
CVE-2023-38604 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Apple platforms that was addressed through improved input validation. Apple states that exploitation may allow an app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. The issue affects iPhone 8 and later and multiple iPad models, and is fixed in watchOS 9.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Monterey 12.6.8, macOS Ventura 13.5, tvOS 16.6, iOS 15.7.8, iPadOS 15.7.8, iOS 16.6, and iPadOS 16.6. The specific vulnerable function or subsystem is not identified in the provided content.
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A kernel memory handling flaw that could allow an app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Vulnerabilità di gestione memoria che può consentire a un'app esecuzione di codice arbitrario con privilegi kernel.
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