Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS Wallet Code Execution Vulnerability

[ Why it matters ]Priority signals

• Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2023-09-11

[ Description ]Official description

A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.6.2, iOS 16.6.1 and iPadOS 16.6.1. A maliciously crafted attachment may result in arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

CISA: Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS contain an unspecified vulnerability due to a validation issue affecting Wallet in which a maliciously crafted attachment may result in code execution. This vulnerability was chained with CVE-2023-41064.

[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches

CISA required action (US federal deadline 2 Oct 2023): Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

No fix or interim patch is linked from our sources yet. Check the vendor references below and limit exposure of affected systems until a fix is available.

[ References ]References

• seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Sep/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
• seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Sep/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
• support.apple.com/en-us/HT213905Vendor Advisory
• support.apple.com/en-us/HT213907Vendor Advisory
• support.apple.com/kb/HT213905Vendor Advisory
• support.apple.com/kb/HT213907Vendor Advisory
• www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource