CVE-2023-38606:This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.8, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, tvOS 16.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6. An app may be able to modify sensitive kernel state. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS released before iOS 15.7.1.

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This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.8, iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, tvOS 16.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6. An app may be able to modify sensitive kernel state. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS released before iOS 15.7.1.

Early Warning

Armis Early Warning customers received an advanced alert on this vulnerability.

Armis Alert Date
Jul 25, 2023
CISA KEV Date
Jul 26, 2023
1day early
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Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  3. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  4. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  5. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  6. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  7. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  8. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  9. Utilities
    Utilities
  10. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  11. Information
    Information
  12. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  13. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  14. Mining
    Mining
  15. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  16. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  17. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  18. Construction
    Construction
  19. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade
  20. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services

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