HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2023-41992

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.3%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7, iOS 16.7 and iPadOS 16.7, macOS Ventura 13.6. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 16.7.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
9/25/2023
Patch Due Date
10/16/2023
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
9/21/2023

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41992?

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7, iOS 16.7 and iPadOS 16.7, macOS Ventura 13.6. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 16.7.

Is CVE-2023-41992 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-41992 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 10/16/2023.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-41992?

CVE-2023-41992 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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