# CVE-2023-32409: webkit2gtk: The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks

CVE-2023-32409 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2023-32409, released June 23, 2023. It is being exploited: CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on May 22, 2023. Patch Radar priority: Patch now.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-32409
- Priority: Patch now
- CVSS: 8.6 (high)
- EPSS: 0.1653
- CISA KEV: listed May 22, 2023, federal due date Jun 12, 2023
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 23, 2023

## Description

The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, macOS Ventura 13.4, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, Safari 16.5, iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5. A remote attacker may be able to break out of Web Content sandbox. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | webkit2gtk Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 2.42.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-32409](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-32409.md) | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Linux | webkit2gtk Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 2.42.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-32409](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-32409.md) | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Linux | webkit2gtk Debian 14 | 2.42.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-32409](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-32409.md) | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Linux | wpewebkit Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 2.42.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-32409](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-32409.md) | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Linux | wpewebkit Debian 14 | 2.42.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-32409](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-32409.md) | Jun 23, 2023 |

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