HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2023-41061

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.0%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

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.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
9/11/2023
Patch Due Date
10/2/2023
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
9/7/2023

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41061?

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.

Is CVE-2023-41061 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-41061 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 10/2/2023.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-41061?

CVE-2023-41061 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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