Kernel Privilege Arbitrary Code Execution in Apple iOS/iPadOS/macOS/watchOS/tvOS
CVE-2023-38598 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Apple platforms. Apple states that the issue was addressed with improved memory management and that a malicious app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. The vulnerability affects multiple Apple operating systems prior to the fixes released 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 available advisory does not identify the specific vulnerable component or function beyond characterizing the bug class as use-after-free.
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An integer overflow that could allow an app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Vulnerabilità Apple riportata con due descrizioni nel testo: (1) possibile esecuzione di codice con privilegi kernel (overflow interi) e (2) possibile elevazione privilegi; entrambe corrette con validazione/controlli migliori.
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