A validation issue was addressed with improved logic.
Affects Apple iOS and iPadOS before 16.6 and watchOS before 9.6 in the Wallet attachment handling. Fixed in iOS and iPadOS 16.6 and watchOS 9.6. Apple does not give its own rating.
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Fix
- Fixed in 16.6, 9.6
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
Apple's watchOS, iOS, and iPadOS are affected. A maliciously crafted attachment could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on the device.
Summarized by anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5. Verify details against the original sources.
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A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.6.2, iOS 16.6.1 and iPadOS 16.6.1. A maliciously crafted attachment may result in arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- Apple iOS and iPadOS
From unspecified · fixed in 16.6
- Apple watchOS
From unspecified · fixed in 9.6
References 6
support.apple.com
Questions about CVE-2023-41061
What does this mean?
A validation issue in Wallet's attachment handling could let a maliciously crafted attachment run arbitrary code. Apple fixed it with improved logic.Source: support.apple.com, support.apple.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
Apple lists iOS and iPadOS versions before 16.6 and watchOS versions before 9.6. The affected component is Wallet on the listed devices, including Apple Watch Series 4 and later. To check a device, open Settings, then General, then About on iPhone or iPad, or check the version in the Watch app on iPhone.Source: support.apple.com, support.apple.com
What should I do about it?
Update iOS and iPadOS to 16.6 or later, and watchOS to 9.6 or later. Apple lists iOS and iPadOS 16.6.1 and watchOS 9.6.2 as the fixed builds.Source: support.apple.com, support.apple.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2023-09-11, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data