CVE-2023-38606
Apple Multiple Products Kernel Unspecified Vulnerability - [Actively Exploited]
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.
INFO
Published Date :
July 27, 2023, 12:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 31, 2025, 2:43 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
For the benefit of the cybersecurity community and network defenders—and to help every organization better manage vulnerabilities and keep pace with threat activity—CISA maintains the authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild.
Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS contain an unspecified vulnerability allowing an app to modify a sensitive kernel state.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Unknown
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841, https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842, https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843,https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844,https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845,https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846,https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38606
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2023-38606
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update iOS to version 15.7.8 or later.
- Update iOS to version 16.6 or later.
- Update macOS to version 11.7.9 or later.
- Update macOS to version 12.6.8 or later.
- Update macOS to version 13.5 or later.
- Update tvOS to version 16.6 or later.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2023-38606 has a 6 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-38606.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-38606 | US Government Resource |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-38606 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-38606
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
Reverse engineering & analysis of Coruna — a nation-state Safari/WebKit full-chain exploit kit attributed to UNC6691. Deobfuscated samples, exploit chain analysis, IOCs, YARA rules, and detection tooling.
JavaScript YARA Python
macOS Kernel & OS Fuzzer - Lion to latest
Makefile Objective-C Assembly
None
Python
Retrieve CVSS scores for each CVE-ID listed in Apple's security content documentation for OS updates.
Python
Ostorlab KEV: One-command to detect most remotely known exploitable vulnerabilities. Sourced from CISA KEV, Google's Tsunami, Ostorlab's Asteroid and Bug Bounty programs.
cisa-kev vulnerability 0day cisa exploits
apple cve list
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2023-38606 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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The Hacker News
Apple Issues Security Updates for Older iOS Devices Targeted by Coruna WebKit Exploit
Apple on Wednesday backported fixes for a security flaw in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Sonoma to older versions after it was found to be used as part of the Coruna exploit kit. The vulnerability, tracked a ... Read more
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CybersecurityNews
iPhone Exploit Toolkit Used by Russian Spies Likely Originated from U.S. Contractor
iPhone Exploit Toolkit Used Russian Spies A powerful iPhone exploit kit named “Coruna,” initially created for Western intelligence by U.S. contractor L3Harris, has fallen into the hands of Russian spi ... Read more
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Ars Technica
Feds take notice of iOS vulnerabilities exploited under mysterious circumstances
Coruna is also notable for its use by three distinct hacking groups. Google first detected its use in February of last year in an operation conducted by a “customer of a surveillance vendor.” The vuln ... Read more
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Daily CyberSecurity
Coruna: The High-Powered iOS Exploit Kit Proliferating Across the Global Threat Landscape
Coruna iOS exploit kit timeline The Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has detailed the curtain on “Coruna,” a formidable iOS exploit kit that has transitioned from the hands of commercial survei ... Read more
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The Register
Kaspersky dismisses claims Coruna iPhone exploit kit is connected to NSA-linked operation
Russian cybersecurity outfit Kaspersky is waving away claims that an iPhone exploit kit recently uncovered by Google was developed by the same people who were behind a group of zero-days that allegedl ... Read more
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The Hacker News
Coruna iOS Exploit Kit Uses 23 Exploits Across Five Chains Targeting iOS 13–17.2.1
Google said it identified a "new and powerful" exploit kit dubbed Coruna (aka CryptoWaters) targeting Apple iPhone models running iOS versions between 13.0 and 17.2.1. The exploit kit featured five fu ... Read more
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CybersecurityNews
Coruna Exploit Kit With 23 Exploits Hacked Thousands of iPhones
Coruna iOS Exploit Kit Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has uncovered Coruna, a sophisticated iOS exploit kit containing 23 exploits across five full exploit chains that compromised thousands ... Read more
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Help Net Security
Coruna: Spy-grade iOS exploit kit powering financial crime
A powerful iOS exploit kit has circulated among multiple threat actors over the past year, moving from a commercial surveillance operation to state-linked espionage campaigns and, ultimately, ended in ... Read more
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Google Cloud
Coruna: The Mysterious Journey of a Powerful iOS Exploit Kit
Introduction Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has identified a new and powerful exploit kit targeting Apple iPhone models running iOS version 13.0 (released in September 2019) up to version 17. ... Read more
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hackread.com
New Dante Spyware Linked to Rebranded Hacking Team, Now Memento Labs
A new global cyber-espionage threat has surfaced with the discovery of Dante, a commercial surveillance tool developed by the Italian company Memento Labs. For your information, Memento Labs is the re ... Read more
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BleepingComputer
Apple fixes zero-day exploited in 'extremely sophisticated' attacks
Apple has released emergency security updates to patch a zero-day vulnerability that the company says was exploited in targeted and "extremely sophisticated" attacks. "A physical attack may disable US ... Read more
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BleepingComputer
Apple fixes two zero-days used in attacks on Intel-based Macs
Apple released emergency security updates to fix two zero-day vulnerabilities that were exploited in attacks on Intel-based Mac systems. "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been explo ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2023-38606 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 31, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 30, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 23, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-38606 Types: US Government Resource -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-38606 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-38606 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-38606 -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 23, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841 Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841 Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842 Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842 Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843 Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843 Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844 Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844 Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845 Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845 Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846 Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846 Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848 Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848 Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841 Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842 Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843 Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844 Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845 Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846 Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 01, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841 No Types Assigned https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842 No Types Assigned https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213842 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843 No Types Assigned https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844 No Types Assigned https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845 No Types Assigned https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846 No Types Assigned https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213846 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848 No Types Assigned https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213848 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Added CWE NIST NVD-CWE-noinfo Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 15.7.8 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 16.0 up to (excluding) 16.6 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 15.7.8 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 16.0 up to (excluding) 16.6 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 11.0 up to (excluding) 11.7.9 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 12.0.0 up to (excluding) 12.6.8 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 13.0 up to (excluding) 13.5 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 16.6 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 9.6 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jul. 27, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, tvOS 16.6, macOS Monterey 12.6.8, watchOS 9.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Ventura 13.5. Processing web content may disclose sensitive information. 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. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jul. 27, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description 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. The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, tvOS 16.6, macOS Monterey 12.6.8, watchOS 9.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Ventura 13.5. Processing web content may disclose sensitive information.