CVE-2023-41974

Published Jan 10, 2024

Last updated 3 hours ago

Overview

Description
A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Source
product-security@apple.com
NVD status
Modified
Products
ipados, iphone_os

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
7.8
Impact score
5.9
Exploitability score
1.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity
HIGH

Known exploits

Data from CISA

Vulnerability name
Apple iOS and iPadOS Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Exploit added on
Mar 5, 2026
Exploit action due
Mar 26, 2026
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.

Weaknesses

nvd@nist.gov
CWE-416
134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
CWE-416

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations