CVE-2023-38606
Apple Multiple Products Kernel Unspecified Vulnera - [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 :
Jan. 23, 2025, 4:36 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
1.8
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
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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.
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
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2023-38606 has a 2 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
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.
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 |
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).
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.
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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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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]
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.
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.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.17 }} -6.59%
score
0.38538
percentile