Description
A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.6.2, iOS 16.6.1 and iPadOS 16.6.1. A maliciously crafted attachment may result in arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
Published: 2023-09-07
Score: 7.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: Yes
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Remediation

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-45582 A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.6.2, iOS 16.6.1 and iPadOS 16.6.1. A maliciously crafted attachment may result in arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
History

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 23:30:00 +0000


Tue, 21 Oct 2025 20:30:00 +0000


Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:30:00 +0000


Wed, 30 Jul 2025 02:15:00 +0000

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'Yes', 'Exploitation': 'Active', 'Technical Impact': 'Total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'active', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:15:00 +0000

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Metrics kev

{'dateAdded': '2023-09-11'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'Yes', 'Exploitation': 'Active', 'Technical Impact': 'Total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:00:00 +0000

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Weaknesses CWE-20

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: apple

Published:

Updated: 2025-10-21T23:05:39.374Z

Reserved: 2023-08-22T18:10:00.329Z

Link: CVE-2023-41061

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2024-08-02T18:46:11.796Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2023-09-07T18:15:07.617

Modified: 2025-10-23T18:49:40.120

Link: CVE-2023-41061

cve-icon Redhat

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cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

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Weaknesses