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

CVE-2023-41061 · Severity: critical · CVSS 7.8 · Exploited in the wild · Published 2023-09-11

Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS contain a validation issue in the Wallet component. A maliciously crafted attachment can lead to arbitrary code execution when processed by the affected device.

Technologies: Apple iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple watchOS, Cisco IOS. Vendors: Apple, Cisco.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2023-41061 exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2023-41061 is known to be exploited in the wild, first recorded on 11 September 2023. Treat it as urgent.
How severe is CVE-2023-41061?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 11 September 2023.
Which products and versions are affected?
Apple iOS < 16.6.1; Apple iPadOS < 16.6.1; Apple watchOS < 9.6.2.
Is there a fix for CVE-2023-41061?
A patch was published on 2023-09-07: Fixed in watchOS 9.6.2, iOS 16.6.1, and iPadOS 16.6.1 Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2023-41061 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in an operating system.
Am I affected by CVE-2023-41061?
Check whether you run Apple iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple watchOS or one of the others listed. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Affected products

  • Apple iOS < 16.6.1
  • Apple iPadOS < 16.6.1
  • Apple watchOS < 9.6.2

Timeline

  • 2023-09-07: disclosed: Initial publication by Apple
  • 2023-09-07: patched: Fixed in watchOS 9.6.2, iOS 16.6.1, and iPadOS 16.6.1
  • 2023-09-11: kev added: Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
  • 2023-09-11: exploited: Apple and CISA confirmed reports of active exploitation in the wild.

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