CVE-2023-42824

high

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.

References

https://www.securityweek.com/apple-warns-of-newly-exploited-ios-17-kernel-zero-day/

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213972

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2023-10-04

Updated: 2024-11-29

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 6.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: Medium

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Severity: High