CVE-2023-41974 — Apple iOS and iPadOS Use-After-Free Vulnerability
CVE-2023-41974: Apple iOS and iPadOS Use-After-Free Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Apple |
| Product | iOS and iPadOS |
| Date added | 2026-03-05 |
| Due date | 2026-03-26 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
Description
Apple iOS and iPadOS contain a use-after-free vulnerability. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938 ; https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213938 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41974
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41974
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog