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- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean?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 16.7
- 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 iOS and iPadOS are affected by this flaw, which could allow a local attacker to gain higher privileges on the device than they should have.
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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.
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 16.7
References 1
support.apple.com
Questions about CVE-2023-42824
What does this mean?
A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges on the device. The flaw is in the kernel, the core part of the operating system.Source: support.apple.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
The advisory lists iPhone 8 and later, all iPad Pro models, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 5th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later. The fixed release is iOS and iPadOS 16.7, so check the version under Settings, General, About to compare it with that release.Source: support.apple.com
What should I do about it?
Update to iOS or iPadOS 16.7 or later. The facts provided do not describe any other workaround.Source: support.apple.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2023-10-05, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data