Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 15.8.7 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 15.8.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120949Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126632Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213938Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/coruna-powerful-ios-expExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-41974?
CVE-2023-41974 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 kerne...
How severe is CVE-2023-41974?
CVE-2023-41974 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-41974?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os.