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CVE-2023-37285: An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking.

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.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2023-37285 is an Apple operating system memory-safety issue. Apple says an app may be able to run code with kernel privileges, meaning successful compromise could reach the deepest OS privilege level. The provided sources do not show active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat as a high-priority Apple patching issue because kernel privilege impact can materially increase compromise severity. Urgency rises for fleets with older iOS, iPadOS, or macOS devices that lag security updates.

Technical view

Apple describes this as an out-of-bounds read addressed with improved bounds checking. The issue is fixed in iOS/iPadOS 15.7.8, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Monterey 12.6.8, and macOS Ventura 13.5. No CVSS score, CWE, component name, or exploit details are provided in the bundle.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on Apple endpoints running affected OS branches before the named fixed releases. The bundle lists products broadly, so confirm device OS versions rather than relying on product names alone.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not list CISA KEV status and marks KEV as false. No cited source in the bundle claims active exploitation or public exploit availability.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to Apple and CVE metadata. The bundle identifies impact and fixed versions but not the affected component, vulnerable version ranges, root cause depth, indicators, or exploitation status.

Mitigation direction

  • Update iOS and iPadOS devices to 15.7.8 or later on that branch.
  • Update macOS Big Sur systems to 11.7.9 or later.
  • Update macOS Monterey systems to 12.6.8 or later.
  • Update macOS Ventura systems to 13.5 or later.
  • Check Apple guidance for newer supported upgrade paths.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Apple devices and record exact OS version numbers.
  • Compare versions against Apple fixed releases named for this CVE.
  • Prioritize unmanaged, user-administered, and internet-facing workflows using affected devices.
  • Review endpoint telemetry for suspicious app behavior around privilege escalation.
  • Confirm patch deployment through MDM or endpoint management reporting.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
6

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Severity
Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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0Timeline events
0ADP providers
9Source links

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Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
ApplemacOSunspecifiedListed
AppleiOS and iPadOSunspecifiedListed
ApplemacOSunspecifiedListed
ApplemacOSunspecifiedListed
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