CVE-2023-41061: Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS Wallet Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 7, 2023
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Updated

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.

Other sources

Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS contain an unspecified vulnerability due to a validation issue affecting Wallet in which a maliciously crafted attachment may result in code execution. This vulnerability was chained with CVE-2023-41064.

— CISA

Wallet. A validation issue was addressed with improved logic.

Credit

Apple

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS
Apple WatchOS<9.6.2
9.6.2
Apple iOS<16.6.1
16.6.1
Apple iPadOS<16.6.1
16.6.1
Apple iPadOS<16.6.1
Apple iPhone OS<16.6.1
Apple WatchOS<9.6.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.6.2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS and iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.6.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.6.1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.6.1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.6.1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple watchOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.6.2
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.6.1
  8. Compensating control

    Discontinue use of the affected product until the vendor-provided fixes (iOS/iPadOS 16.6.1, watchOS 9.6.2) can be applied if mitigations are unavailable.

Event History

Sep 7, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:30 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 11, 2023
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-41061?

CVE-2023-41061 is a code execution vulnerability in Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS that allows for arbitrary code execution due to a validation issue with attachments.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-41061?

CVE-2023-41061 has a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10, which is considered high.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-41061?

CVE-2023-41061 affects watchOS versions up to and excluding 9.6.2, iOS versions up to and excluding 16.6.1, and iPadOS versions up to and excluding 16.6.1.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-41061?

To fix CVE-2023-41061, update your device to watchOS 9.6.2, iOS 16.6.1, or iPadOS 16.6.1.

5

Is there any known exploitation of CVE-2023-41061?

Apple is aware of a report that CVE-2023-41061 may have been actively exploited.

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