7.8
CVE-2023-42824
- EPSS 0.49%
- Published 04.10.2023 19:15:10
- Last modified 10.02.2025 17:55:03
- Source product-security@apple.com
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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.
Data is provided by the National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
05.10.2023: CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog
Apple iOS and iPadOS Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
VulnerabilityApple iOS and iPadOS 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 | 0.49% | 0.648 |
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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