Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS
CVE-2023-38580

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

This vulnerability stems from a memory handling issue in Apple's operating systems, allowing an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. The vulnerability could potentially enable malicious apps to take control of the system, underscoring the importance of keeping devices updated. Apple has issued fixes in the latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS to address this issue effectively.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 16.6

macOS < 13.5

watchOS < 9.6

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848

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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