CVE-2023-38606

Name: CVE-2023-38606
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-27T00:15:16.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 1.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38606 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.8, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, tvOS 16.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.8, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, tvOS 16.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6. An app may be able to modify sensitive kernel state. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS released before iOS 15.7.1.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.00%

58.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Aug 16, 2023.

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 15.7.8
Apple	Ipados	>= 16.0, < 16.6
Apple	Iphone Os	< 15.7.8
Apple	Iphone Os	>= 16.0, < 16.6
Apple	Macos	>= 11.0, < 11.7.9
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0.0, < 12.6.8
Apple	Macos	>= 13.0, < 13.5
Apple	Tvos	< 16.6
Apple	Watchos	< 9.6

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-38606US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jul 27, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38606?

How severe is CVE-2023-38606?

CVE-2023-38606 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38606?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST