The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.1 and iPadOS 16.7.1. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 16.6.
2023-10-04T19:15:10.490
2025-11-05T19:17:43.043
Analyzed
CVSSv3.1: 7.8 (HIGH)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | apple | ipados | < 16.7.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | apple | ipados | < 17.0.3 | Yes |
| Operating System | apple | iphone_os | < 16.7.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | apple | iphone_os | < 17.0.3 | Yes |