Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 16.6 Attachment BLASTPASS behavioral workflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 16.6. This affects an unknown function of the component Attachment Handler. Performing a manipulation results in behavioral workflow. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-41061. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 16.6 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects some unknown functionality of the component Attachment Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a behavioral workflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-841. The product supports a session in which more than one behavior must be performed by an actor, but it does not properly ensure that the actor performs the behaviors in the required sequence. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was published 09/07/2023 as HT213905. It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-41061 since 08/22/2023. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/13/2024). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

It is declared as attacked. The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 09/11/2023 with a due date of 10/02/2023:

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Upgrading to version 16.6.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Zero-Day.cz (805). Further details are available at citizenlab.ca. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

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Class: Behavioral workflow
CWE: CWE-841 / CWE-840
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Attacked

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS 16.6.1

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08/22/2023 🔍
09/07/2023 +16 days 🔍
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04/22/2025 +593 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT213905
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2023-41061 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-41061
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-239115
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/07/2023 23:11
Updated: 04/22/2025 08:48
Changes: 09/07/2023 23:11 (40), 09/08/2023 23:38 (7), 09/08/2023 23:39 (2), 10/04/2023 07:13 (11), 04/29/2024 11:17 (23), 06/07/2024 13:50 (2), 09/09/2024 22:30 (2), 09/13/2024 21:42 (12), 04/22/2025 08:48 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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