VDB-240164 · CVE-2023-41992 · GCVE-0-2023-41992

Apple watchOS unusual condition

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Apple watchOS. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Such manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-41992. An attack has to be approached locally. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple watchOS (Smartwatch Operating System) (affected version unknown). It has been rated as critical. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-754. The product does not check or incorrectly checks for unusual or exceptional conditions that are not expected to occur frequently during day to day operation of the product. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7, iOS 16.7 and iPadOS 16.7, macOS Ventura 13.6. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 16.7.

The weakness was shared 09/21/2023. The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-41992 since 09/06/2023. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available.

It is declared as attacked. This issue was added on 09/25/2023 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 10/16/2023:

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

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Zero-Day.cz (814). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Smartwatch Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

watchOS

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.7

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unusual condition
CWE: CWE-754
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Attacked

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/06/2023 🔍
09/21/2023 +15 days 🔍
09/21/2023 +0 days 🔍
11/06/2025 +777 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2023-41992 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-41992
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-240164
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 09/21/2023 22:26
Updated: 11/06/2025 11:23
Changes: 09/21/2023 22:26 (39), 10/14/2023 11:14 (1), 04/29/2024 13:26 (23), 06/06/2024 23:35 (2), 06/21/2024 19:59 (11), 09/09/2024 22:30 (2), 02/04/2025 00:55 (10), 11/06/2025 11:23 (1)
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