CVE-2023-42824

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

1. Oct 4, 2023 · Catalog

   Detected

   The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.1 and iPadOS 16.7.1. 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 16.6.

2. Oct 5, 2023 · CISA KEV

   Known exploited

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

3. Oct 26, 2023 · CISA KEV

   Remediation due

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

4. Jun 16, 2026 · Catalog

   Updated

   The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.1 and iPadOS 16.7.1. 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 16.6.

Affected

• cpe apple/ipadosversion unspecified
• cpe apple/iphone osversion unspecified
• vendor Apple iOS and iPadOSversion unspecified

Sources

• CISA KEVCVE-2023-42824

  Apple iOS and iPadOS contain an unspecified vulnerability that allows for local privilege escalation.

  cisa.gov
• CVE.orgCVE-2023-42824

  Official CVE identifier

  cve.org
• FIRST EPSSCVE-2023-42824

  30-day exploitation probability 1.3%

  first.org
• NIST NVDCVE-2023-42824

  The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.1 and iPadOS 16.7.1. 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 16.6.

  nvd.nist.gov

References

• CISA note · nvd.nist.gov
• CISA note · support.apple.com
• Vendor Advisory · support.apple.com
• Vendor Advisory · support.apple.com
• Vendor Advisory · support.apple.com
• US Government Resource · cisa.gov