CVE-2023-37285
CWE-125Published: July 28, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Monterey 12.6.8, macOS Ventura 13.5. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Risk Analysis
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in various Apple operating systems that may permit an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. The critical 9.8 CVSS score highlights the severity of this flaw for affected Apple devices.
No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Apply the latest security updates provided by Apple for the affected iOS, iPadOS, and macOS versions.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-37285 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-37285 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts