HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2023-42824

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.1%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.1 and iPadOS 16.7.1. 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 16.6.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
10/5/2023
Patch Due Date
10/26/2023
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
10/4/2023

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42824?

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.1 and iPadOS 16.7.1. 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 16.6.

Is CVE-2023-42824 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-42824 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 10/26/2023.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-42824?

CVE-2023-42824 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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