CVE-2023-38606
CVSS v3
5.5
MEDIUM
EPSS Score
0.1 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.8, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, tvOS 16.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6. An app may be able to modify sensitive kernel state. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS released before iOS 15.7.1.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2023-07-26
- Patch Due Date
- 2023-08-16
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2023-07-27
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-38606?
This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.8, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, tvOS 16.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6. An app may be able to modify sensitive kernel state. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS released before iOS 15.7.1.
Is CVE-2023-38606 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2023-38606 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2023-08-16.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-38606?
CVE-2023-38606 has a CVSS v3 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM severity).
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