7.8
CVE-2023-41992
- EPSS 0.37%
- Published 21.09.2023 19:15:11
- Last modified 10.02.2025 17:54:46
- Source product-security@apple.com
- Teams watchlist Login
- Open Login
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7, iOS 16.7 and iPadOS 16.7, macOS Ventura 13.6. 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 16.7.
Data is provided by the National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
25.09.2023: CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog
Apple Multiple Products Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
VulnerabilityApple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS contain an unspecified vulnerability that allows for local privilege escalation.
DescriptionApply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Required actionsType | Source | Score | Percentile |
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EPSS | FIRST.org | 0.37% | 0.582 |
Source | Base Score | Exploit Score | Impact Score | Vector string |
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nvd@nist.gov | 7.8 | 1.8 | 5.9 |
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | 7.8 | 1.8 | 5.9 |
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CWE-754 Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions
The product does not check or incorrectly checks for unusual or exceptional conditions that are not expected to occur frequently during day to day operation of the product.