Apple iOS/iPadOS unusual condition

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7.9$5k-$25k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Apple iOS and iPadOS. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-41993. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS (Smartphone Operating System) (the affected version unknown). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. 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 released 09/21/2023. The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-41993 since 09/06/2023. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/06/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

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.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 8.8
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CNA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

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

Availability: 🔍
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 🔍
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11/06/2025 +777 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: FEDORA-2023-a4693c1c98
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-41993 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-41993
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-240166
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 09/21/2023 22:27
Updated: 11/06/2025 11:23
Changes: 09/21/2023 22:27 (39), 10/14/2023 11:28 (1), 10/14/2023 11:35 (12), 04/29/2024 13:37 (23), 05/15/2024 17:15 (1), 08/14/2024 18:44 (13), 09/09/2024 22:30 (1), 11/04/2024 16:52 (1), 04/21/2025 21:00 (3), 11/06/2025 11:23 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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Discussion

 lywand (+0)
2 years ago
Please Remove Oracle from the CPEs. This product is covered by https://vuldb.com/?id.275428
 VulDB Community Team2 years ago
Thank you, we have just cleaned the CPE list.

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