Overview
Apple iOS and iPadOS contain a use-after-free vulnerability. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938 ; https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213938 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41974
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2023-41974 |
| Vendor / Product | Apple — iOS and iPadOS |
| NVD Published | 2024-01-10 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2026-03-12 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 7.8 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| Severity | HIGH |
| CWE | CWE-416 |
| CISA KEV Added | 2026-03-05 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2026-03-26 |
| Known Ransomware Use | No |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2026-03-26.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2026-03-26 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2023-41974 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |