CVE-2023-38606

Known Exploited

Description

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.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.17%

KEV Since

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Affected: Apple tvOS

Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS

Affected: Apple macOS

Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS

Affected: Apple macOS

Affected: Apple watchOS

References

Link	Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38606?: CVE-2023-38606 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-38606?: To fix CVE-2023-38606, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-38606 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is confirmed that CVE-2023-38606 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-38606?: CVE-2023-38606 affects Apple tvOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple watchOS.

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