CVE-2023-42824
Apple iOS and iPadOS Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
1.3%
p69
KEV
YES
Oct 5, 2023
Exploit Today
71
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
0.9%EPSS · 30 days1.3%
2026-09-172026-10-15
Product
Apple / iOS and iPadOS
Vulnerability
Apple iOS and iPadOS Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Oct 5, 2023
Remediate by
Oct 26, 2023
Known ransomware use
No
Summary description
Apple iOS and iPadOS contain an unspecified vulnerability that allows for local privilege escalation.
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213961; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-42824
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