CVE-2023-37285 Memory corruption in iOS and iPadOS
An out-of-bounds read allows an app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges on Apple operating systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-37285?
CVE-2023-37285 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Ipados, published on 28 Jul 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
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.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-37285?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37285?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-37285 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-37285 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-37285 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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 GHSA-r87r-qf4p-wg4x.