How serious is CVE-2023-41974?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, classified as HIGH severity. Proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available, making this an active threat.

Is there exploit code available for CVE-2023-41974?

Yes, proof-of-concept exploit code for CVE-2023-41974 is publicly available on GitHub and security research platforms. This increases the risk of active exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-41974?

CVE-2023-41974 affects apple ipados. Check the full CVE details for specific version information.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41974?

To remediate CVE-2023-41974, check for security patches from apple. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2023-41974

High

|7.8

Exploit Available

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

This vulnerability allows an attacker to run any code they want on a device with full system access, which could lead to complete control over the device. It requires the attacker to trick the user into running a malicious app on iPadOS or iOS versions prior to the latest updates.

Technical 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.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorLocal

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredNone

User InteractionRequired

Confidentiality ImpactHigh

Integrity ImpactHigh

Availability ImpactHigh

ScopeUnchanged

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploit Resources

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Official References

NIST NVD

Est. Bounty

$2,684($1K-$5K)

Vendor Response

Grade FPatched in 791 days

Quick Information

Published

Jan 10, 2024

about 2 years ago

Last Modified

Mar 12, 2026

26 days ago

Vendor

apple

Product

ipados

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