CVE-2023-28188

CVE-2023-28188 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-400.

Key facts

Description

A denial-of-service issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3. A remote user may be able to cause a denial-of-service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28188?
A denial-of-service issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3. A remote user may be able to cause a denial-of-service.
How severe is CVE-2023-28188?
CVE-2023-28188 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-28188 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28188?
CVE-2023-28188 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28188?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-28188 published?
CVE-2023-28188 was published on 2023-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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