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CVE-2023-41061

Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS Wallet Code Execution

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 4.37%
  1. Published7 Sept 2023
  2. Added to CISA KEV11 Sept 2023
  3. Remediation due2 Oct 2023
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS contain an unspecified vulnerability due to a validation issue affecting Wallet in which a maliciously crafted attachment may result in code execution. This vulnerability was chained with CVE-2023-41064.

Added to KEV: 11 Sept 2023Federal remediation due: 2 Oct 2023

Description

A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.6.2, iOS 16.6.1 and iPadOS 16.6.1. A maliciously crafted attachment may result in arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Apple iPadOS< 16.6.1
Apple iPhone OS< 16.6.1
Apple Watchos< 9.6.2

Remediation

Fixed in
Apple iPadOS≥ 16.6.1
Apple iPhone OS≥ 16.6.1
Apple Watchos≥ 9.6.2

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-41061 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-41061 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 11 Sept 2023.

How severe is CVE-2023-41061?

CVE-2023-41061 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 4.37% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-41061?

Affected products include Apple iPadOS, Apple iPhone OS, Apple Watchos.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41061?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apple iPadOS 16.6.1, Apple iPhone OS 16.6.1, Apple Watchos 9.6.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.