The issue was addressed with improved checks.
- 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- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean?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 12.7, 16.7, 13.6
- 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 macOS, iOS, and iPadOS operating systems are affected. A local attacker, meaning someone who already has access to the device, may be able to gain higher privileges than they should have.
Summarized by anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5. Verify details against the original sources.
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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.
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 macOS
From unspecified · fixed in 12.7
- Apple iOS and iPadOS
From unspecified · fixed in 16.7
- Apple macOS
From unspecified · fixed in 13.6
References 3
support.apple.com
Questions about CVE-2023-41992
What does this mean?
A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges. The advisory gives only this summary, so the exact mechanism is not described in the checked facts.Source: support.apple.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
The checked facts list macOS before 12.7, macOS before 13.6, and iOS and iPadOS before 16.7 as fixed versions, with no earlier version given as the start of the range. To check a Mac, compare the version shown under About This Mac with these fixed versions.Source: support.apple.com
What should I do about it?
Update to the fixed release for your platform: macOS 12.7, macOS 13.6, or iOS and iPadOS 16.7 or later. The checked facts name no workaround.Source: support.apple.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2023-09-25, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data