CVE Watch—

CVE-2023-41974

Apple iOS and iPadOS Use-After-Free Vulnerability

CVSS

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No CVSS

EPSS

1.4%

p70

KEV

YES

Mar 5, 2026

Exploit Today

0-100

Published: — · Last modified: —

EPSS · 30d

1.4%EPSS · 30 days1.4%

2026-06-302026-07-17

KEV catalog record

Product

Apple / iOS and iPadOS

Vulnerability

Apple iOS and iPadOS Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Added to KEV

Mar 5, 2026

Remediate by

Mar 26, 2026

Known ransomware use

Summary description

Apple iOS and iPadOS contain a use-after-free vulnerability. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Notes

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938 ; https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213938 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41974

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