CVE-2023-41974

Apple iOS and iPadOS Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Apple — iOS and iPadOS

Added to KEV catalog: 5 March 2026
Federal remediation due date: 26 March 2026
Weakness classification (CWE): CWE-416

CISA 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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