Apple · Macos Monterey · CVE-2023-41232
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
macOS Monterey versions prior to 12.7
iOS versions prior to 17
iPadOS versions prior to 17
macOS Ventura versions prior to 13.6
iOS versions prior to 16.7
iPadOS versions prior to 16.7
**Description**
An out-of-bounds read issue was addressed with improved bounds checking, which may allow an app to disclose kernel memory. The issue is related to the biometric authentication function in the operating systems.
**Recommendations**
For macOS Monterey, update to version 12.7 or later.
For iOS, update to version 17 or later, or as an alternative, update to version 16.7 or later.
For iPadOS, update to version 17 or later, or as an alternative, update to version 16.7 or later.
For macOS Ventura, update to version 13.6 or later.