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OS X update for FontParser (CVE-2023-27956)

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OS X update for FontParser (CVE-2023-27956)

Severity
4
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
04/12/2023
Created
05/05/2023
Added
04/12/2023
Modified
07/28/2023

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, iOS 15.7.4 and iPadOS 15.7.4, tvOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4. Processing a maliciously crafted image may result in disclosure of process memory.

Solution(s)

  • apple-osx-upgrade-13_3

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