Arbitrary code exec in Apple iOS/watchOS via bad attachment parsing
CVE-2023-41061 Published on September 7, 2023
A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.6.2, iOS 16.6.1 and iPadOS 16.6.1. A maliciously crafted attachment may result in arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
Known Exploited Vulnerability
This Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS Wallet Code Execution Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS contain an unspecified vulnerability due to a validation issue affecting Wallet in which a maliciously crafted attachment may result in code execution. This vulnerability was chained with CVE-2023-41064.
The following remediation steps are recommended / required by October 2, 2023: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-41061 can be exploited with local system access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. This vulnerability is known to be actively exploited by threat actors in an automatable fashion. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
Improper Input Validation
The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-41061
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Affected Versions
Apple iOS and iPadOS:- Version unspecified and below 16.6 is affected.
- Version unspecified and below 9.6 is affected.
- Before 16.6.1 is affected.
- Before 16.6.1 is affected.
- Before 9.6.2 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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