Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5, watchOS 9.5. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213757
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213764
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213757
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213764
Scores
CVSS v3
7.8
EPSS
0.0009
EPSS Percentile
24.6%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
Status
published
Products (3)
apple/ipados
< 16.5
apple/iphone_os
< 16.5
apple/watchos
< 9.5
Published
Sep 06, 2023
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026