Is CVE-2023-41990 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-41990 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2023-41990 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2023-41990 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-41990?

CVE-2023-41990 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2023-41990

Published: January 8, 2024

EPSS:2.69%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:85.6th

Official Description

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS contain an unspecified vulnerability that allows for code execution when processing a font file.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Apple Multiple Products Code Execution Vulnerability

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS contain an unspecified vulnerability that allows for code execution when processing a font file.

Added to KEV: 2024-01-08Federal patch deadline: 2024-01-29

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This high-severity unspecified vulnerability in Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS allows for code execution when processing a font file. While no CVSS score is provided, its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog and an EPSS score of 0.02687 confirm active exploitation, making it an urgent concern.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Exploitation occurs when processing a specially crafted font file.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates from Apple for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. Avoid opening untrusted font files from unknown sources.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-41990 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2023-41990 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.