CVE-2023-41071
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.35%
Last modified
CVE-2023-41071 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in tvOS 17, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Ventura 13.6. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in tvOS 17, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Ventura 13.6. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.6 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 10.0 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/10Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213931Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213936Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213937Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/10Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213931Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213936Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213937Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-41071?
A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in tvOS 17, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Ventura 13.6. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-41071?
CVE-2023-41071 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41071?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2023-41071?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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