CVE-2023-42824: Apple iOS and iPadOS Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Oct 4, 2023
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Updated

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

Other sources

Kernel. The issue was addressed with improved checks.

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.1 and iPadOS 16.7.1. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 16.6.

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.0.3 and iPadOS 17.0.3, iOS 16.7.1 and iPadOS 16.7.1. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 16.6.

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CVE-2023-42824

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS and iPadOS
Apple iOS<16.7.1
16.7.1
Apple iPadOS<16.7.1
16.7.1
Apple iOS<17.0.3
17.0.3
Apple iPadOS<17.0.3
17.0.3
Apple iPadOS<17.0.3
Apple iPhone OS<17.0.3
Apple iPadOS<16.7.1
Apple iPhone OS<16.7.1
Apple iPadOS>=17.0<17.0.3
Apple iPhone OS>=17.0<17.0.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.7.1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.7.1
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 17.0.3
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 17.0.3
  5. Compensating control

    Discontinue use of the affected product if vendor mitigations are unavailable.

Event History

Oct 4, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:02 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 5, 2023
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2023-42824.

2

What software versions are affected by this vulnerability?

The affected software versions are iOS and iPadOS up to version 17.0.3.

3

Who is the vendor of the affected software?

The vendor of the affected software is Apple.

4

What is the severity of this vulnerability?

The severity of this vulnerability is not mentioned in the provided information.

5

How was the vulnerability addressed?

The vulnerability was addressed with improved checks.

6

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following reference link: [Apple Support](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213961)

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