CVE-2023-28204 Apple Multiple Products WebKit Out-of-Bounds Read
An out-of-bounds read in Safari allows attackers to disclose sensitive information when processing web content, with active exploitation reported.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 22 May 2023
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-28204?
CVE-2023-28204 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados, published on 23 Jun 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, macOS Ventura 13.4, iOS 15.7.6 and iPadOS 15.7.6, Safari 16.5, iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5. Processing web content may disclose sensitive information. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28204?
It affects 7 products.
Products include Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Safari, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos and 1 more.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28204?
Upgrade to a fixed version. US federal agencies must fix it by 12 Jun 2023.
Is CVE-2023-28204 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2023-28204 in the wild since at least 22 May 2023.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Ipados
- CVE-2025-43300 Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Out-of-Bounds Write
- CVE-2025-24201 Apple Multiple Products WebKit Out-of-Bounds Write
- CVE-2025-24085 Apple Multiple Products Use-After-Free
- CVE-2025-31200 Apple Multiple Products Memory Corruption
- CVE-2025-31201 Apple Multiple Products Arbitrary Read and Write
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-28204, GHSA-m85j-wjrj-c4rg, OESA-2023-1307, OESA-2023-1308, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-28204.