CVE-2023-42824: Apple iOS and iPadOS Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Reference Links

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213972 (Advisory)
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213961 (Advisory)
• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/16
• https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213972
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213961;
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-42824

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• HT213972
• HT213961

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2023-42824
• CVE-2023-5217

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

  The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2023-42824.

• What software versions are affected by this vulnerability?

  The affected software versions are iOS and iPadOS up to version 17.0.3.

• Who is the vendor of the affected software?

  The vendor of the affected software is Apple.

• What is the severity of this vulnerability?

  The severity of this vulnerability is not mentioned in the provided information.

• How was the vulnerability addressed?

  The vulnerability was addressed with improved checks.

• Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

  You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following reference link: [Apple Support](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213961)