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.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipados | Apple | * | 16.6.1 (excluding) |
| Iphone_os | Apple | * | 16.6.1 (excluding) |
| Watchos | Apple | * | 9.6.2 (excluding) |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Sep/4
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Sep/5
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213905
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213907
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213905
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213907
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Sep/4
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Sep/5
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213905
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213907
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213905
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213907
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-41061