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CVE-2023-38606: About the security content of watchOS 9.6
This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Monterey 12.6.8, tvOS 16.6, watchOS 9.6, macOS Ventura 13.5, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8. 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.
Released July 24, 2023
Apple Neural Engine
Available for: Apple Watch Series 4 and later
Impact: An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges
Description: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
CVE-2023-38136: Mohamed GHANNAM (@_simo36)
CVE-2023-38580: Mohamed GHANNAM (@_simo36)
Find My
Available for: Apple Watch Series 4 and later
Impact: An app may be able to read sensitive location information
Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.
CVE-2023-32416: Wojciech Regula of SecuRing (wojciechregula.blog)
Kernel
Available for: Apple Watch Series 4 and later
Impact: An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges
Description: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
CVE-2023-32734: Pan ZhenPeng (@Peterpan0927) of STAR Labs SG Pte. Ltd.
CVE-2023-32441: Peter Nguyễn Vũ Hoàng (@peternguyen14) of STAR Labs SG Pte. Ltd.
Kernel
Available for: Apple Watch Series 4 and later
Impact: An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges
Description: A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management.
CVE-2023-32381: an anonymous researcher
CVE-2023-32433: Zweig of Kunlun Lab
CVE-2023-35993: Kaitao Xie and Xiaolong Bai of Alibaba Group
Kernel
Available for: Apple Watch Series 4 and later
Impact: 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.
Description: This issue was addressed with improved state management.
CVE-2023-38606: Valentin Pashkov, Mikhail Vinogradov, Georgy Kucherin (@kucher1n), Leonid Bezvershenko (@bzvr_), and Boris Larin (@oct0xor) of Kaspersky
libxpc
Available for: Apple Watch Series 4 and later
Impact: An app may be able to gain root privileges
Description: A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation.
CVE-2023-38565: Zhipeng Huo (@R3dF09) of Tencent Security Xuanwu Lab (xlab.tencent.com)
libxpc
Available for: Apple Watch Series 4 and later
Impact: An app may be able to cause a denial-of-service
Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved checks.
CVE-2023-38593: Noah Roskin-Frazee
WebKit
Available for: Apple Watch Series 4 and later
Impact: A website may be able to bypass Same Origin Policy
Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks.
WebKit Bugzilla: 256549
CVE-2023-38572: Narendra Bhati (twitter.com/imnarendrabhati) of Suma Soft Pvt. Ltd, Pune - India
WebKit
Available for: Apple Watch Series 4 and later
Impact: Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution
Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks.
WebKit Bugzilla: 256865
CVE-2023-38594: Yuhao Hu
WebKit Bugzilla: 256573
CVE-2023-38595: an anonymous researcher, Jiming Wang, Jikai Ren
WebKit Bugzilla: 257387
CVE-2023-38600: Anonymous working with Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
WebKit
Available for: Apple Watch Series 4 and later
Impact: Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution
Description: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
WebKit Bugzilla: 258058
CVE-2023-38611: Francisco Alonso (@revskills)
WebKit
Available for: Apple Watch Series 4 and later
Impact: Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks.
WebKit Bugzilla: 259231
CVE-2023-37450: an anonymous researcher
WebKit Web Inspector
Available for: Apple Watch Series 4 and later
Impact: Processing web content may disclose sensitive information
Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks.
WebKit Bugzilla: 256932
CVE-2023-38133: YeongHyeon Choi (@hyeon101010)
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The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, macOS Ventura 13.5, Safari 16.6. Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
The issue was addressed with improvements to the file handling protocol. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
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The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.8, macOS Ventura 13.5, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9. Processing a file may lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-8 - watchOS 9.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-8 - watchOS 9.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-8 - watchOS 9.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-8 - watchOS 9.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-8 - watchOS 9.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-8 - watchOS 9.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-8 - watchOS 9.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-8 - watchOS 9.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-8 - watchOS 9.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-8 - watchOS 9.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-8 - watchOS 9.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-8 - watchOS 9.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-8 - watchOS 9.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-8 - watchOS 9.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-8 - watchOS 9.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-8 - watchOS 9.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-8 - watchOS 9.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-8 - watchOS 9.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-7 - tvOS 16.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-7 - tvOS 16.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-7 - tvOS 16.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-7 - tvOS 16.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-7 - tvOS 16.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-7 - tvOS 16.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-7 - tvOS 16.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-7 - tvOS 16.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-7 - tvOS 16.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-7 - tvOS 16.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-7 - tvOS 16.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-7 - tvOS 16.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-7 - tvOS 16.6 addresses bypass, code execution, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-6 - macOS Big Sur 11.7.9 addresses code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-6 - macOS Big Sur 11.7.9 addresses code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-6 - macOS Big Sur 11.7.9 addresses code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-6 - macOS Big Sur 11.7.9 addresses code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-6 - macOS Big Sur 11.7.9 addresses code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
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Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-6 - macOS Big Sur 11.7.9 addresses code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-5 - macOS Monterey 12.6.8 addresses code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-5 - macOS Monterey 12.6.8 addresses code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-5 - macOS Monterey 12.6.8 addresses code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-5 - macOS Monterey 12.6.8 addresses code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-5 - macOS Monterey 12.6.8 addresses code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-5 - macOS Monterey 12.6.8 addresses code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-5 - macOS Monterey 12.6.8 addresses code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
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Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-4 - macOS Ventura 13.5 addresses bypass, code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-4 - macOS Ventura 13.5 addresses bypass, code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-4 - macOS Ventura 13.5 addresses bypass, code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-4 - macOS Ventura 13.5 addresses bypass, code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-4 - macOS Ventura 13.5 addresses bypass, code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-4 - macOS Ventura 13.5 addresses bypass, code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-4 - macOS Ventura 13.5 addresses bypass, code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-4 - macOS Ventura 13.5 addresses bypass, code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-4 - macOS Ventura 13.5 addresses bypass, code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-4 - macOS Ventura 13.5 addresses bypass, code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-4 - macOS Ventura 13.5 addresses bypass, code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-4 - macOS Ventura 13.5 addresses bypass, code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-4 - macOS Ventura 13.5 addresses bypass, code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-4 - macOS Ventura 13.5 addresses bypass, code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-4 - macOS Ventura 13.5 addresses bypass, code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-1 - Safari 16.6 addresses bypass and code execution vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-1 - Safari 16.6 addresses bypass and code execution vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-1 - Safari 16.6 addresses bypass and code execution vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-1 - Safari 16.6 addresses bypass and code execution vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-1 - Safari 16.6 addresses bypass and code execution vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 2023-07-24-1 - Safari 16.6 addresses bypass and code execution vulnerabilities.
Apple has rolled out security updates to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Safari to address several security vulnerabilities, including one actively exploited zero-day bug in the wild. Tracked as CVE-2023-38606, the shortcoming resides in the kernel and permits a malicious app to modify sensitive kernel state potentially. The company said it was addressed with improved state management. "
Apple has rolled out security updates to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Safari to address several security vulnerabilities, including one actively exploited zero-day bug in the wild. Tracked as CVE-2023-38606, the shortcoming resides in the kernel and permits a malicious app to modify sensitive kernel state potentially. The company said it was addressed with improved state management. "
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