CVE-2023-41061
CVE-2023-41061
In short
A flaw in how Apple devices validate attachments allows attackers to run malicious code by sending a specially crafted file. This is dangerous because it can give attackers full control of your device without you needing to do anything except receive the attachment.
Technical detail
A validation bypass in attachment handling (CWE-20) permits arbitrary code execution when a specially crafted attachment is processed. The vulnerability affects iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS; exploitation requires delivery of a malicious attachment and has been observed in active attacks. Fixed in iOS 16.6.1, iPadOS 16.6.1, and watchOS 9.6.2.
Summary generated and translated by AI from the official 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.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Sep/4http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Sep/5https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213905https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213907https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213905https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213907https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-41061