CVE-2023-38606
MediumActively exploited (CISA KEV)
Description
This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.8, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, tvOS 16.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6. An app may be able to modify sensitive kernel state. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS released before iOS 15.7.1.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Apple Multiple Products
PublishedJul 27, 2023
First seenJul 27, 2023
Added to KEVJul 26, 2023
How to fix
CISA required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA due date: Aug 16, 2023Update
- apple ipados15.7.8, 16.6 or later
- apple iphone_os15.7.8, 16.6 or later
- apple macos11.7.9, 12.6.8, 13.5 or later
- apple tvos16.6 or later
- apple watchos9.6 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apple ipados | v < 15.7.8, 16.0 ≤ v < 16.6 | 15.7.8, 16.6 |
| apple iphone_os | v < 15.7.8, 16.0 ≤ v < 16.6 | 15.7.8, 16.6 |
| apple macos | 11.0 ≤ v < 11.7.9, 12.0.0 ≤ v < 12.6.8, 13.0 ≤ v < 13.5 | 11.7.9, 12.6.8, 13.5 |
| apple tvos | v < 16.6 | 16.6 |
| apple watchos | v < 9.6 | 9.6 |
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