CVE-2023-41974
HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)
Description
A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, iOS 15.8.7 and iPadOS 15.8.7. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Apple iOS and iPadOS
PublishedJan 10, 2024
First seenJan 10, 2024
Added to KEVMar 5, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-416Use after free
How to fix
CISA required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA due date: Mar 26, 2026Update
- apple ipados15.8.7, 17.0 or later
- apple iphone_os15.8.7, 17.0 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apple ipados | v < 15.8.7, 16.0 ≤ v < 17.0 | 15.8.7, 17.0 |
| apple iphone_os | v < 15.8.7, 16.0 ≤ v < 17.0 | 15.8.7, 17.0 |
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