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.

• CWE-20

• https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Sep/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
• https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Sep/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213905Vendor Advisory
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213907Vendor Advisory
• https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213905Vendor Advisory
• https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213907Vendor Advisory
• https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Sep/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
• https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Sep/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213905Vendor Advisory
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213907Vendor Advisory
• https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213905Vendor Advisory
• https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213907Vendor Advisory
• https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-41061US Government Resource

Published

Sep 7, 2023

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Analyzed

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