Apple · Macos Monterey · CVE-2023-40416
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
iOS versions prior to 17.1
iPadOS versions prior to 17.1
macOS Monterey versions prior to 12.7.1
iOS versions prior to 16.7.2
iPadOS versions prior to 16.7.2
macOS Ventura versions prior to 13.6.1
macOS Sonoma versions prior to 14.1
**Description**
The issue is caused by a buffer overflow in the ImageIO component, which may allow a remote attacker to disclose protected information. Processing an image may result in the disclosure of process memory. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
**Recommendations**
For iOS versions prior to 17.1, update to iOS 17.1 or later.
For iPadOS versions prior to 17.1, update to iPadOS 17.1 or later.
For macOS Monterey versions prior to 12.7.1, update to macOS Monterey 12.7.1 or later.
For iOS versions prior to 16.7.2, update to iOS 16.7.2 or later.
For iPadOS versions prior to 16.7.2, update to iPadOS 16.7.2 or later.
For macOS Ventura versions prior to 13.6.1, update to macOS Ventura 13.6.1 or later.
For macOS Sonoma versions prior to 14.1, update to macOS Sonoma 14.1 or later.