Apple Safari: Processing an image may lead to a denial-of-service
Priority LOW 26Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 4 fixed, 2 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.2, macOS Sonoma 14.2, iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, watchOS 10.2, tvOS 17.2, iOS 16.7.3 and iPadOS 16.7.3. Processing an image may lead to a denial-of-service.
Why it matters now
Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00721 54th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Partial Safari (Apple): 17.2iOS and iPadOS (Apple): 17.2, 16.7+3 more productsRed Hat: 3 advisoriesRed Hat: 4 fixed, 2 without a fix
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | before 17.2 | 17.2 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | iOS and iPadOS | before 17.2 | 17.2 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | iOS and iPadOS | before 16.7 | 16.7 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | tvOS | before 17.2 | 17.2 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | macOS | before 14.2 | 14.2 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | watchOS | before 10.2 | 10.2 | Patch available | CNA |
- Safari VendorApple Affected before 17.2 Fixed in 17.2 Patch available CNA
- iOS and iPadOS VendorApple Affected before 17.2 Fixed in 17.2 Patch available CNA
- iOS and iPadOS VendorApple Affected before 16.7 Fixed in 16.7 Patch available CNA
- tvOS VendorApple Affected before 17.2 Fixed in 17.2 Patch available CNA
- macOS VendorApple Affected before 14.2 Fixed in 14.2 Patch available CNA
- watchOS VendorApple Affected before 10.2 Fixed in 10.2 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 8
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 17.2 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 16.7.3; 17.0 to before 17.2 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 16.7.3; 17.0 to before 17.2 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 14.0 to before 14.2 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 17.2 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 10.2 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 17.2 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 16.7.3; 17.0 to before 17.2 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 16.7.3; 17.0 to before 17.2 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 14.0 to before 14.2 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 17.2 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 10.2 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Safari (Apple) Fixed in 17.2
- Fix · CNA iOS and iPadOS (Apple) Fixed in 17.2
- Fix · CNA iOS and iPadOS (Apple) Fixed in 16.7
- Fix · CNA tvOS (Apple) Fixed in 17.2
- Fix · CNA macOS (Apple) Fixed in 14.2
- Fix · CNA watchOS (Apple) Fixed in 10.2
Red Hat 3 advisories
- RHSA-2025:10364 Released 2025-07-07 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkitgtk4 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7 ELS) webkitgtk4-2.48.3-2.el7_9, webkitgtk4-devel-2.48.3-2.el7_9, webkitgtk4-jsc-2.48.3-2.el7_9 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7 ELS) webkitgtk4-devel-2.48.3-2.el7_9, webkitgtk4-doc-2.48.3-2.el7_9, webkitgtk4-jsc-devel-2.48.3-2.el7_9
- RHSA-2024:2982 Released 2024-05-22 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 8) webkit2gtk3-2.42.5-1.el8, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.42.5-1.el8, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.42.5-1.el8 +1
- RHSA-2024:2126 Released 2024-04-30 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) webkit2gtk3-2.42.5-1.el9, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.42.5-1.el9, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.42.5-1.el9 +1
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Release ·
Apple macOS 14.2
29 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 2 MEDIUM, 27 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2023-22971 Code injection in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 46
- TI-2023-22990 Out-of-bounds write in Apple macOSPriority MEDIUM 40
- TI-2023-22986 Memory corruption in Apple macOSPriority LOW 39
- Release ·
Apple iOS and iPadOS 17.2
10 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 9 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2023-22971 Code injection in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 46
- TI-2023-22979 Apple iOS and iPadOS: Processing an image may lead to arbitrary code executionPriority LOW 34
- TI-2023-22994 Apple iOS and iPadOS: An app may be able to break out of its sandboxPriority LOW 29
Show 4 more groups
- Release ·
Apple iOS and iPadOS 16.7
7 records Highest priority Priority LOW 7 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2023-21264 Apple iOS and iPadOS: Processing maliciously crafted input may lead to arbitrary code…Priority LOW 36
- TI-2023-22979 Apple iOS and iPadOS: Processing an image may lead to arbitrary code executionPriority LOW 34
- TI-2023-22994 Apple iOS and iPadOS: An app may be able to break out of its sandboxPriority LOW 29
- Release ·
Apple tvOS 17.2
6 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 5 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2023-22971 Code injection in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 46
- TI-2023-22979 Apple iOS and iPadOS: Processing an image may lead to arbitrary code executionPriority LOW 34
- TI-2023-22994 Apple iOS and iPadOS: An app may be able to break out of its sandboxPriority LOW 29
- Release ·
Apple watchOS 10.2
6 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 5 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2023-22971 Code injection in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 46
- TI-2023-22979 Apple iOS and iPadOS: Processing an image may lead to arbitrary code executionPriority LOW 34
- TI-2023-22994 Apple iOS and iPadOS: An app may be able to break out of its sandboxPriority LOW 29
- Release ·
Apple Safari 17.2
2 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 1 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2023-22971 Code injection in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 46
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | Affected | No fix planned: Out of support scope |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | Affected | No fix planned: Out of support scope |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:2982 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:2126 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7 ELS) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:10364 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7 ELS) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:10364 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2023-42883
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-r8h5-fm59-g356
References
Advisory 14
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214039
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214035
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214034
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214040
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214036
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214041
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/9
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/7
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/8
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/6
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/13
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/12
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/18/1
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5580
More Apple Ipados vulnerabilities
- TI-2025-28008 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOS KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2025-22441 Apple iOS and iPadOS: An attacker with arbitrary read and write capability may be able to… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2025-22440 Memory corruption in Apple iOS and iPadOS KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2025-17951 Out-of-bounds write in Apple Safari KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2025-17847 Use after free in Apple iOS and iPadOS KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2022-06854 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOS KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
Sources
- CVE-2023-42883 · CVE Program
- CVE-2023-42883 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-r8h5-fm59-g356 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2023-42883 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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