Vulnerability Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.1 and iPadOS 16.7.1. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 16.6.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.7.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.7.1 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213972Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213972Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213961Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213972Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-42824?
CVE-2023-42824 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.1 and iPadOS 16.7.1. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue ...
How severe is CVE-2023-42824?
CVE-2023-42824 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-2023-42824?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os.