CVE-2023-42824
Published: October 5, 2023
Official Description
Apple iOS and iPadOS contain an unspecified vulnerability that allows for local privilege escalation.
CISA KEV Advisory
Apple iOS and iPadOS Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Apple iOS and iPadOS contain an unspecified vulnerability that allows for local privilege escalation.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
Apple iOS and iPadOS contain an unspecified vulnerability that allows for local privilege escalation. This high-severity flaw is confirmed to be actively exploited and is in CISA's KEV catalog. The EPSS score of 0.01146 indicates a low but present likelihood of exploitation.
This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Exploitation requires local access to the device.
Update iOS and iPadOS to the latest versions provided by Apple. Ensure devices are protected with strong authentication and limit physical access.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-42824 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-2023-42824 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.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-42824 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1