CVE-2023-41992: Apple Multiple Products Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Sep 21, 2023
·
Updated

App Store. The issue was addressed with improved handling of protocols.

Other sources

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS contain an unspecified vulnerability that allows for local privilege escalation.

— CISA

Apple Neural Engine. A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management.

— Apple

Apple Neural Engine. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.

— Apple

Apple Neural Engine. The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches.

— Apple

Apple Neural Engine. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

— Apple

Credit

Bill Marczak(The Citizen Lab at The University of Toronto's Munk School), Maddie Stone(Google's Threat Analysis Group), Bill Marczak(The Citizen Lab at The University of Toronto), Maddie Stone(Google), Linus Henze(Pinauten GmbH), Zhipeng Huo@@R3dF09(Tencent Security Xuanwu Lab), Dohyun Lee@@l33d0hyun(PK Security), Adam M.(SecuRing), (SecuRing), Wojciech Regula(SecuRing), Certik Skyfall Team, Yiğit Can YILMAZ@@yilmazcanyigit, Mickey Jin@@patch1t, Kirin@@Pwnrin, James Hutchins, pattern-f@@pattern_F_(Ant Security Light), Mohamed GHANNAM@@_simo36, Ye Zhang@@VAR10CK(Baidu Security), Tim Michaud@@TimGMichaud(Moveworks), Chris Ross (Zoom), Liang Wei(PixiePoint Security), JeongOhKyea(Theori), 이준성(Junsung Lee)(Cross Republic), Pan ZhenPeng@@Peterpan0927(STAR Labs SG Pte), Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(Offensive Security), w0wbox, an anonymous researcher, weize she, Adriatik Raci(Sentry Cybersecurity)

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
Apple Multiple Products
Apple WatchOS<9.6.3
9.6.3
Apple WatchOS<10.0.1
10.0.1
Apple macOS Monterey<12.7
12.7
Apple macOS Ventura<13.6
13.6
Apple iOS<16.7
16.7
Apple iPadOS<16.7
16.7
Apple iOS<17.0.1
17.0.1
Apple iPadOS<17.0.1
17.0.1
Apple iPadOS<16.7
Apple iPadOS=17.0
Apple iPhone OS<16.7
Apple iPhone OS=17.0
Apple macOS>=12.0<12.7
Apple macOS>=13.0<13.6
Apple macOS>=12.0.0<12.7

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 9.6.3
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.7
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS Ventura to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.6
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.7
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.7
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 17.0.1
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 17.0.1
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.6
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.7
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.7
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS Monterey to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.7
  13. Compensating control

    Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Event History

Sep 21, 2023
Data Sourced
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
Affected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:23 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 25, 2023
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-41992?

CVE-2023-41992 is a vulnerability in Apple Multiple Products that allows a local attacker to elevate their privileges.

2

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-41992?

CVE-2023-41992 affects multiple Apple products including iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-41992?

CVE-2023-41992 has a severity value of 7.8, indicating a high severity.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-41992?

CVE-2023-41992 is fixed in iOS 16.7 and iPadOS 16.7, OS 17.0.1 and iPadOS 17.0.1, watchOS 9.6.3, macOS Ventura 13.6, macOS Monterey 12.7, and watchOS 10.0.1. Update your Apple devices to the latest available versions.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-41992?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-41992 on the Apple support website: [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213927).

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