CVE-2023-23529 is a type confusion vulnerability in Apple's WebKit browser engine. The flaw is triggered when WebKit processes maliciously crafted web content, causing incorrect handling of object types and enabling memory corruption conditions that can result in arbitrary code execution. Apple stated the issue was addressed with improved checks. The vulnerability affects Safari as well as platforms that embed or rely on WebKit, including iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Apple also indicated that the issue may have been exploited in the wild.
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A WebKit type confusion vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution via maliciously crafted web content; Apple reports it may have been actively exploited.
A WebKit zero-day vulnerability patched in February 2023 (no additional details provided in the content).
A WebKit zero-day vulnerability reported as exploited and patched in February 2023 (no additional technical details provided in the content).
A WebKit type confusion vulnerability reachable via malicious web content that can lead to arbitrary code execution; reported as a zero-day actively exploited in the wild.
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