Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-41064 is an Apple image-processing flaw that can let a maliciously crafted image run code on a device. Apple fixed it across supported iOS, iPadOS, and macOS releases and reported possible active exploitation. Because CISA lists it in KEV, treat unpatched Apple endpoints as urgent.
Executive priority
Patch immediately for managed Apple fleets. Known exploitation status and arbitrary code execution risk make this a high-priority endpoint exposure, especially for executives, journalists, administrators, and other high-value users.
Technical view
The issue is a CWE-120 buffer overflow addressed by Apple with improved memory handling. Processing a malicious image may lead to arbitrary code execution. Fixed releases include iOS/iPadOS 16.6.1, iOS/iPadOS 15.7.9, macOS Ventura 13.5.2, Monterey 12.6.9, and Big Sur 11.7.10.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely on Apple iPhones, iPads, and Macs below the fixed versions named by Apple. The bundle lists affected products broadly, not exact vulnerable build ranges, so validation should rely on OS version inventory and Apple advisory coverage.
Exploitation context
Apple reported that the issue may have been actively exploited, and CISA includes CVE-2023-41064 in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The cited material does not provide public exploit details, targeting scope, or affected applications beyond malicious image processing.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports arbitrary code execution through malicious image processing and active-exploitation concern. The bundle does not identify the vulnerable component name, exploit chain, affected app surface, or reliable indicators of compromise; avoid assuming details beyond Apple and CISA statements.
Mitigation direction
- Update iOS and iPadOS devices to 16.6.1 or 15.7.9 where applicable.
- Update macOS Ventura, Monterey, and Big Sur to the fixed Apple releases.
- Prioritize executive, mobile, and externally exposed user populations for rapid patching.
- Where patching is delayed, reduce exposure to untrusted images and monitor Apple guidance.
- Track CISA KEV remediation deadlines if subject to KEV requirements.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Apple devices and record exact iOS, iPadOS, and macOS versions.
- Compare versions against Apple’s fixed release list for CVE-2023-41064.
- Confirm MDM or endpoint management reports successful update installation.
- Review vulnerability scanner results for stale Apple OS detections.
- Check endpoint telemetry for unusual image-processing crashes or suspicious delivery patterns.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CISA KEV status
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213914CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213915CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213905CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213913CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213906CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213915CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213913CVE reference
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-41064CVE reference · government-resource
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.