# CVE-2023-41061

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.

- Page: https://www.vulneraibility.com/cve/CVE-2023-41061
- CVSS: 7.8
- Known exploited: yes, in CISA KEV since 2023-09-11; CISA due date 2023-10-02
- EPSS: 4.41% (percentile 91.5)
- CISA SSVC: exploitation active, automatable yes, technical impact total (assessed 2023-11-15)
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Published: 2023-09-07

## Affected versions

- Apple iOS and iPadOS: affected < 16.6
- Apple watchOS: affected < 9.6

A version outside these ranges is not a statement that it is unaffected.

## References

- [other] https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213905
- [other] https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213907
- [other] https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213907
- [other] https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213905
- [other] http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Sep/5
- [other] http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Sep/4
- [other] https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-41061

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