CVE-2023-41061

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.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Sep/4	Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Sep/5	Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213905	Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213907	Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213905	Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213907	Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Sep/4	Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Sep/5	Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213905	Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213907	Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213905	Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213907	Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-41061

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos::::::::

History

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Information

Published : 2023-09-07 18:15

Updated : 2025-10-21 23:16

NVD link : CVE-2023-41061

Mitre link : CVE-2023-41061

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-41061

JSON object : View

Products Affected

apple

watchos
iphone_os
ipados

CWE

NVD-CWE-noinfo CWE-20

Improper Input Validation

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