Type confusion in Apple Safari
Priority CRITICAL 97Exploited in the wildCWE-843Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 13 fixed, 2 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CISA ADP. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-843 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.3, iOS 15.8.7 and iPadOS 15.8.7, iOS 16.7.5 and iPadOS 16.7.5, iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3, macOS Monterey 12.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.3, macOS Ventura 13.6.4, tvOS 17.3, visionOS 1.0.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. This fix associated with the Coruna exploit was shipped in iOS 17.3 on January 22, 2024. This update brings that fix to devices that cannot update to the latest iOS version.
Why it matters now
Exploitation Active In CISA KEV since 2024-01-23CISA due date 2024-02-13
EPSS 0.10593 95th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Partial Safari (Apple): 17.3iOS and iPadOS (Apple): 15.8.7, 16.7.5, 17.3+3 more productsRed Hat: 8 advisoriesRed Hat: 13 fixed, 2 without a fix
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Active
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
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 17.3 | 17.3 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | iOS and iPadOS | before 15.8.7; before 16.7.5; before 17.3 | 15.8.7, 16.7.5, 17.3 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | macOS | before 12.7.3; before 13.6.4; before 14.3 | 12.7.3, 13.6.4, 14.3 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | tvOS | before 17.3 | 17.3 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | visionOS | before 1.0.2 | 1.0.2 | Patch available | CNA |
- Safari VendorApple Affected before 17.3 Fixed in 17.3 Patch available CNA
- iOS and iPadOS VendorApple Affected before 15.8.7; before 16.7.5; before 17.3 Fixed in 15.8.7, 16.7.5, 17.3 Patch available CNA
- macOS VendorApple Affected before 12.7.3; before 13.6.4; before 14.3 Fixed in 12.7.3, 13.6.4, 14.3 Patch available CNA
- tvOS VendorApple Affected before 17.3 Fixed in 17.3 Patch available CNA
- visionOS VendorApple Affected before 1.0.2 Fixed in 1.0.2 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 6
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 17.3 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 15.8.7; 16.0 to before 16.7.5; 17.0 to before 17.3 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 15.8.7; 16.0 to before 16.7.5; 17.0 to before 17.3 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.0 to before 12.7.3; 13.0 to before 13.6.4; 14.0 to before 14.3 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 17.3 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:visionos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 1.0.2 | Vulnerable | Apple |
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 17.3 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 15.8.7; 16.0 to before 16.7.5; 17.0 to before 17.3 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 15.8.7; 16.0 to before 16.7.5; 17.0 to before 17.3 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.0 to before 12.7.3; 13.0 to before 13.6.4; 14.0 to before 14.3 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 17.3 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:visionos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 1.0.2 Vulnerable ·Apple
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Safari (Apple) Fixed in 17.3
- Fix · CNA iOS and iPadOS (Apple) Fixed in 15.8.7, 16.7.5, 17.3
- Fix · CNA macOS (Apple) Fixed in 12.7.3, 13.6.4, 14.3
- Fix · CNA tvOS (Apple) Fixed in 17.3
- Fix · CNA visionOS (Apple) Fixed in 1.0.2
Red Hat 8 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-2024:9679 Released 2024-11-14 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream AUS (v.8.4) webkit2gtk3-2.46.3-1.el8_4, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.46.3-1.el8_4, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.46.3-1.el8_4 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.8.4) webkit2gtk3-2.46.3-1.el8_4, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.46.3-1.el8_4, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.46.3-1.el8_4 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream TUS (v.8.4) webkit2gtk3-2.46.3-1.el8_4, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.46.3-1.el8_4, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.46.3-1.el8_4 +1
- RHSA-2024:9680 Released 2024-11-14 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream AUS (v. 8.2) webkit2gtk3-2.46.3-1.el8_2, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.46.3-1.el8_2, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.46.3-1.el8_2 +1
Show 5 more Red Hat advisories
- RHSA-2024:9653 Released 2024-11-14 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream AUS (v.8.6) webkit2gtk3-2.46.3-1.el8_6, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.46.3-1.el8_6, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.46.3-1.el8_6 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.8.6) webkit2gtk3-2.46.3-1.el8_6, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.46.3-1.el8_6, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.46.3-1.el8_6 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream TUS (v.8.6) webkit2gtk3-2.46.3-1.el8_6, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.46.3-1.el8_6, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.46.3-1.el8_6 +1
- RHSA-2024:9638 Released 2024-11-14 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.2) webkit2gtk3-2.46.3-1.el9_2, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.46.3-1.el9_2, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.46.3-1.el9_2 +1
- RHSA-2024:8496 Released 2024-10-28 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.0) webkit2gtk3-2.46.1-1.el9_0, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.46.1-1.el9_0, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.46.1-1.el9_0 +1
- RHSA-2023:4202 Released 2023-07-18 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 8) webkit2gtk3-2.38.5-1.el8_8.5, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.38.5-1.el8_8.5, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.38.5-1.el8_8.5 +1
- RHSA-2023:4201 Released 2023-07-18 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) webkit2gtk3-2.38.5-1.el9_2.3, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.38.5-1.el9_2.3, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.38.5-1.el9_2.3 +1
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Release ·
Apple tvOS 17.3
9 records Highest priority Priority CRITICAL 1 CRITICAL, 1 MEDIUM, 7 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2024-15320 Memory corruption in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 43
- TI-2024-15315 Code injection in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority LOW 39
- TI-2024-15319 Apple iOS and iPadOS: An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privilegesPriority LOW 36
- Release ·
Apple Safari 17.3
4 records Highest priority Priority CRITICAL 1 CRITICAL, 1 MEDIUM, 2 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2024-15320 Memory corruption in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 43
- TI-2024-15313 Information disclosure in Apple SafariPriority LOW 31
- TI-2024-15318 Apple Safari: A user's private browsing activity may be visible in SettingsPriority LOW 16
Show 1 more group
- Release ·
Apple macOS 12.7.3, 13.6.4, 14.3
3 records Highest priority Priority CRITICAL 1 CRITICAL, 2 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2024-15319 Apple iOS and iPadOS: An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privilegesPriority LOW 36
- TI-2024-15314 Information disclosure in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority LOW 25
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Important. 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: Will not fix |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2023:4202 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2023:4201 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream AUS (v. 8.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:9680 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream AUS (v.8.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:9679 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream AUS (v.8.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:9653 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.8.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:9679 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.8.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:9653 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.0) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:8496 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:9638 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream TUS (v.8.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:9679 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream TUS (v.8.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:9653 |
| 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
- 2024-01-23 Added to CISA KEV
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2024-23222
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-93px-8x98-j7p2
References
Advisory 23
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/118479
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120304
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120305
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120307
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120309
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120310
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120311
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120339
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126632
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Feb/6
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/34
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/40
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214055
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214059
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214061
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214055
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214056
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214057
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214058
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214059
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214061
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214063
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214070
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-2024-23222 · CVE Program
- CVE-2024-23222 · NVD
- CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-93px-8x98-j7p2 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2024-23222 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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