Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS Wallet Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2023-41061)
Severity: high · Patch status: unknown · Since 2023-09-11 · CVE-2023-41061
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS contain an unspecified vulnerability due to a validation issue affecting Wallet in which a maliciously crafted attachment may result in code execution. This vulnerability was chained with CVE-2023-41064. CISA added CVE-2023-41061 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Sep 11, 2023, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild.
What to do
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Oct 2, 2023 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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