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Is CVE-2023-38606 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 26 Jul 2023

Gociux · Apple Multiple Products · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2023-38606, Apple Multiple Products Kernel Unspecified Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 26 Jul 2023, the day it was published. It affects Apple Multiple Products. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 26 Jul 2023
ransomwareNot knownno confirmed use
EPSSbelow top 10%lower predicted activity right now (it is still confirmed exploited)
severity5.5CVSS 3.1 · medium
US federal due16 Aug 2023BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS contain an unspecified vulnerability allowing an app to modify a sensitive kernel state.

VendorApple (96 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductMultiple Products
VulnerabilityApple Multiple Products Kernel Unspecified Vulnerability
Weaknessnot specified
Published26 Jul 2023
Added to KEV26 Jul 2023
Reported by (CNA)apple

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for Multiple Products in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Apple CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 26 Jul 2023.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Apple.

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References

Questions

Is CVE-2023-38606 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2023-38606 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 26 Jul 2023, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2023-38606 used in ransomware attacks?

CISA does not list known ransomware use for it. That can change, and exploitation alone is reason to fix it first.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38606?

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Check Apple's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected Multiple Products and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in July 2023 · Apple scorecard · act-now radar.

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