EXPOSURES › CVE-2023-41992
CVE-2023-41992
HIGH ⌖ ON CISA KEV · EXPLOITEDApple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS kernel privilege escalation vulnerability
Apple's iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS products contain a vulnerability that allows for local privilege escalation, enabling attackers to gain elevated privileges on the system. This is a high-severity issue that could lead to significant exposure and compliance risks for DIB organizations. Immediate action is required to patch affected systems and ensure ongoing security measures are in place.
Shame score — The vulnerability is actively exploited and affects multiple critical systems, indicating a significant security risk that could lead to data breaches or other severe consequences.
▸ RECOMMENDED ACTION Actively exploited (CISA KEV) — remediate now, ahead of your normal patch cycle.
Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS contain an unspecified vulnerability that allows for local privilege escalation.