CVE-2023-41992—Apple Multiple Products Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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2023-09-25 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2023-41992
Project:
Apple
Product:
Multiple Products
Date Added:
2023-09-25
Due Date:
2023-10-16
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Apple Multiple Products Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

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

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

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

Additional Notes

  • https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213926, https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213927, https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213928, https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213929, https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213931, https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213932
  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41992

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