HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-32419
CRITICAL

CVE-2023-32419

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: June 23, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5. A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS involves a memory bounds issue that can lead to arbitrary code execution. The 9.8 CVSS score highlights the critical risk to device security.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update to iOS 16.5 or iPadOS 16.5 to apply the necessary bounds checks.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-32419 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Apple2 product(s)
ipadosiphone os
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (2)

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213757Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213757Release Notes · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-32419
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 23, 2023

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Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2023-32419 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.