Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in Apple iOS and macOS Products
CVE-2023-38261

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
iOS and iPadOS
macOS
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 July 2023

What is CVE-2023-38261?

A significant vulnerability in Apple's iOS, iPadOS, and macOS is characterized by improper memory handling, which could permit an application to execute arbitrary code with elevated kernel privileges. This security flaw has been effectively addressed in iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, and macOS Ventura 13.5, reinforcing system integrity against unauthorized operations.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 16.6

macOS < 13.5

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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