CVE-2023-41974

Name: CVE-2023-41974
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-10T22:15:49.24+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 1.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-41974 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 iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, iOS 15.8.7 and iPadOS 15.8.7. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 1.41% 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 iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, iOS 15.8.7 and iPadOS 15.8.7. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.41%

69.2th 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 Mar 26, 2026.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 15.8.7
Apple	Ipados	>= 16.0, < 17.0
Apple	Iphone Os	< 15.8.7
Apple	Iphone Os	>= 16.0, < 17.0

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120949Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126632Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213938Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/coruna-powerful-ios-exploit-kitExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-41974US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-41974?

How severe is CVE-2023-41974?

CVE-2023-41974 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41974?

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