CVE-2023-41974 (GCVE-0-2023-41974)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-01-10 22:03 – Updated: 2026-03-12 00:52Summary
A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, iOS 15.8.7 and iPadOS 15.8.7. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Severity
7.8 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: active
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-01-22 00:00 UTC
CWE
- An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges
- CWE-416 - Use After Free
Assigner
References
6 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/120949 | |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/126632 | |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938 | x_transferred |
| https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213938 | |
| https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intel… | third-party-advisory |
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilit… | government-resource |
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | iOS and iPadOS |
Affected:
unspecified , < 17
(custom)
|
|
| Apple | iOS and iPadOS |
Affected:
unspecified , < 15.8.7
(custom)
|
CISA
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: a0718635-a2ff-491b-b5db-78345a967f14
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-03-05
Asserted: 2026-03-05
Scope
Notes: Apple iOS and iPadOS Use-After-Free Vulnerability | Affected: Apple / iOS and iPadOS | Description: Apple iOS and iPadOS contain a use-after-free vulnerability. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. | Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. | Due date: 2026-03-26 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938 ; https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213938 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41974
Evidence
Type: Vendor Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 80%
Source: cisa-kev
Details
| Cwes | CWE-416 |
|---|---|
| Feed | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog |
| Product | iOS and iPadOS |
| Due Date | 2026-03-26 |
| Date Added | 2026-03-05 |
| Vendorproject | Apple |
| Vulnerabilityname | Apple iOS and iPadOS Use-After-Free Vulnerability |
| Knownransomwarecampaignuse | Unknown |
References
Created: 2026-10-02 08:09 CEST
| Updated: 2026-10-02 08:09 CEST
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: e9eb26ee-40dd-428a-8f76-b570e2d898f0
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-06-01
Asserted: 2026-06-01
Scope
Notes: A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, iOS 15.8.7 and iPadOS 15.8.7. An... | Affected: Apple / iOS and iPadOS | CVSS: 7.8 (HIGH) | EPSS: 0.01939 | Used in malware: unknown | Listed 1 day ahead of CISA KEV | Not yet in CISA KEV: False
Evidence
Type: Public Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 70%
Source: previdian
Details
| Feed | Previdian (previdian.com) |
|---|---|
| Title | A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, iOS 15.8.7 and iPadOS 15.8.7. An... |
| Cve Id | CVE-2023-41974 |
| Vendor | Apple |
| Ghsa Id | GHSA-58C3-HJFX-2GMQ |
| Product | iOS and iPadOS |
| Added Date | 2026-06-01T11:38:00.681Z |
| Cvss Score | 7.8 |
| Epss Score | 0.01939 |
| Previous Ids | |
| Cvss Severity | HIGH |
| Virtual Patch | False |
| Cvss Estimated | False |
| Epss Percentile | 0.79375 |
| Used In Malware | unknown |
| Vulnerability Id | CVE-2023-41974 |
| Ahead Of Cisa Kev |
|
| Not Yet In Cisa Kev | False |
References
Created: 2026-10-02 09:09 CEST
| Updated: 2026-10-02 09:09 CEST
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