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CVE-2023-42916 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Apple's WebKit browser engine. Processing web content can trigger an invalid read and disclose sensitive information. Apple addressed the issue through improved input validation in iOS and iPadOS 17.1.2, macOS Sonoma 14.1.2, and Safari 17.1.2. Apple acknowledged a report that the vulnerability may have been exploited against iOS versions earlier than 16.7.1.
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An out-of-bounds read in WebKit that can disclose sensitive information when processing web content. Apple reports possible exploitation against iOS versions before 16.7.1. The November 30, 2023 release addressed the flaw through improved input validation.
An Apple iOS zero-day discovered in 2023 and associated with commercial spyware vendor PARS Defense. The content does not identify the associated spyware family or describe the vulnerability's technical mechanism.
A previously exploited Apple zero-day for which Apple backported patches to older iOS/iPadOS versions.
An actively exploited WebKit out-of-bounds read vulnerability that can disclose sensitive information when processing web content. Apple fixed it through improved input validation and reports backported fixes for older iOS and iPadOS devices.
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