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CVE-2023-38606

Summary
Assigner-apple
Assigner Org ID-286789f9-fbc2-4510-9f9a-43facdede74c
Published At-26 Jul, 2023 | 23:55
Updated At-30 Jul, 2025 | 01:37
Rejected At-
Credits

Apple Multiple Products Kernel Unspecified Vulnerability

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS contain an unspecified vulnerability allowing an app to modify a sensitive kernel state.

Vendors
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Not available
Products
-
Metrics (CVSS)
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Weaknesses
Attack Patterns
Solution/Workaround
References
HyperlinkResource Type
EPSS History
Score
Latest Score
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N/A
No data available for selected date range
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Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization (SSVC)
▼Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV)
cisa.gov
Vendor:
Apple Inc.Apple
Product:Multiple Products
Added At:26 Jul, 2023
Due At:16 Aug, 2023

Apple Multiple Products Kernel Unspecified Vulnerability

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS contain an unspecified vulnerability allowing an app to modify a sensitive kernel state.

Used in Ransomware

:

Unknown

CWE

:
N/A

Required Action:

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

Additional Notes:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841, https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842, https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843,https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844,https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845,https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846,https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38606
▼Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
cve.org
Assigner:apple
Assigner Org ID:286789f9-fbc2-4510-9f9a-43facdede74c
Published At:26 Jul, 2023 | 23:55
Updated At:30 Jul, 2025 | 01:37
Rejected At:
▼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)

This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.8, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, tvOS 16.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6. An app may be able to modify sensitive kernel state. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS released before iOS 15.7.1.

Affected Products
Vendor
Apple Inc.Apple
Product
tvOS
Versions
Affected
  • From unspecified before 16.6 (custom)
Vendor
Apple Inc.Apple
Product
iOS and iPadOS
Versions
Affected
  • From unspecified before 16.6 (custom)
Vendor
Apple Inc.Apple
Product
macOS
Versions
Affected
  • From unspecified before 13.5 (custom)
Vendor
Apple Inc.Apple
Product
iOS and iPadOS
Versions
Affected
  • From unspecified before 15.7 (custom)
Vendor
Apple Inc.Apple
Product
macOS
Versions
Affected
  • From unspecified before 11.7 (custom)
Vendor
Apple Inc.Apple
Product
macOS
Versions
Affected
  • From unspecified before 12.6 (custom)
Vendor
Apple Inc.Apple
Product
watchOS
Versions
Affected
  • From unspecified before 9.6 (custom)
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
N/AN/AAn app may be able to modify sensitive kernel state. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS released before iOS 15.7.1.
Type: N/A
CWE ID: N/A
Description: An app may be able to modify sensitive kernel state. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS released before iOS 15.7.1.
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Credits
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EventDate
Replaced By
Rejected Reason
References
HyperlinkResource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846
N/A
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841
N/A
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843
N/A
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842
N/A
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845
N/A
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844
N/A
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848
N/A
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848
Resource: N/A
▼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
1. CVE Program Container
Affected Products
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EventDate
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References
HyperlinkResource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846
x_transferred
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841
x_transferred
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843
x_transferred
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842
x_transferred
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845
x_transferred
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844
x_transferred
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846
Resource:
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841
Resource:
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843
Resource:
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842
Resource:
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845
Resource:
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844
Resource:
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848
Resource:
x_transferred
2. CISA ADP Vulnrichment
Affected Products
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
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kev
dateAdded:
2023-07-26
reference:
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-38606
Impacts
CAPEC IDDescription
Solutions
Configurations
Workarounds
Exploits
Credits
Timeline
EventDate
CVE-2023-38606 added to CISA KEV2023-07-26 00:00:00
Event: CVE-2023-38606 added to CISA KEV
Date: 2023-07-26 00:00:00
Replaced By
Rejected Reason
References
HyperlinkResource
Information is not available yet
▼National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
nvd.nist.gov
Source:product-security@apple.com
Published At:27 Jul, 2023 | 00:15
Updated At:23 Jan, 2025 | 16:36

This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.8, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, tvOS 16.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6. An app may be able to modify sensitive kernel state. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS released before iOS 15.7.1.

CISA Catalog
Date AddedDue DateVulnerability NameRequired Action
2023-07-262023-08-16Apple Multiple Products Kernel Unspecified VulnerabilityApply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Date Added: 2023-07-26
Due Date: 2023-08-16
Vulnerability Name: Apple Multiple Products Kernel Unspecified Vulnerability
Required Action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Metrics
TypeVersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Primary3.15.5MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Type: Primary
Version: 3.1
Base score: 5.5
Base severity: MEDIUM
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
CPE Matches
Apple Inc.
apple
>>ipados>>Versions before 15.7.8(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Apple Inc.
apple
>>ipados>>Versions from 16.0(inclusive) to 16.6(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Apple Inc.
apple
>>iphone_os>>Versions before 15.7.8(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Apple Inc.
apple
>>iphone_os>>Versions from 16.0(inclusive) to 16.6(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Apple Inc.
apple
>>macos>>Versions from 11.0(inclusive) to 11.7.9(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Apple Inc.
apple
>>macos>>Versions from 12.0.0(inclusive) to 12.6.8(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Apple Inc.
apple
>>macos>>Versions from 13.0(inclusive) to 13.5(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Apple Inc.
apple
>>tvos>>Versions before 16.6(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Apple Inc.
apple
>>watchos>>Versions before 9.6(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Weaknesses
CWE IDTypeSource
NVD-CWE-noinfoPrimarynvd@nist.gov
CWE ID: NVD-CWE-noinfo
Type: Primary
Source: nvd@nist.gov
Evaluator Description
Evaluator Impact

Evaluator Solution

Vendor Statements
References
HyperlinkSourceResource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841
Source: product-security@apple.com
Resource:
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842
Source: product-security@apple.com
Resource:
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843
Source: product-security@apple.com
Resource:
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844
Source: product-security@apple.com
Resource:
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845
Source: product-security@apple.com
Resource:
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846
Source: product-security@apple.com
Resource:
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848
Source: product-security@apple.com
Resource:
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Vendor Advisory

Change History

0
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