AEGLIX vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2023-41061
HIGH · CVSS 7.8 · Analyzed
Published: 2023-09-07 · Updated: 2026-06-17 · Source: NVD
Vulnerability overview
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.
Severity and scoring
- CVSS score
- 7.8 · HIGH
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weaknesses
- CWE-20, NVD-CWE-noinfo
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- Apple · iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS
- Added to catalog
- 2023-09-11
- Required action
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2023-10-02
CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.
Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.
Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 16.6.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 16.6.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 9.6.2
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Sep/4
Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Sep/5
Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213905
Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213907
Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213905
Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213907
Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Sep/4
Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Sep/5
Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213905
Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213907
Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213905
Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213907
Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-41061
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