CVE-2023-41061 (GCVE-0-2023-41061)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-09-07 17:30 – Updated: 2025-10-21 23:05
VLAI? CISA
Summary
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.
Severity ?
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • A maliciously crafted attachment may result in arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
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Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Apple iOS and iPadOS Affected: unspecified , < 16.6 (custom)
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    Apple watchOS Affected: unspecified , < 9.6 (custom)
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CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
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Date added: 2023-09-11

Due date: 2023-10-02

Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Used in ransomware: Unknown

Notes: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213905, https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213907; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41061

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