CVE-2023-41061
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS Wallet Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS, fix it now.
CISA required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Oct 2, 2023.
Patch status
No official fix confirmed yet
Until a fix ships, follow the vendor's mitigations and CISA's required action, limit exposure of affected systems, and watch this record for a patch.
Description
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.
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.
Affected products
| Product | Vendor | Affected versions | Fixed in | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iOS & iPadOS | Apple | < 16.6.1 | 16.6.1 | NVD |
| iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | Apple | — | — | KEV |
Sources: NVD = NIST National Vulnerability Database; KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Intelligence timeline
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- CVSS scoredUpdateKEV
CVE-2023-41061 scored CVSS 7.8: Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS, Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS Wallet Code Execution Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild. Unpatched iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
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