ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2023-41974: Apple iOS and iPadOS Use-After-Free Vulnerability
| Vendor | Apple |
|---|---|
| Product | iOS and iPadOS |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 5 Mar 2026 |
| CISA federal deadline | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-416 |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Description (NVD)
Apple iOS and iPadOS contain a use-after-free vulnerability. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
SOURCES
Other Apple flaws
- CVE-2024-27834: Apple Multiple Products Improper Authentication Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-86950: Apple Multiple Products Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-65400: Apple macOS Improper Authentication Vulnerability
- CVE-2025-43520: Apple Multiple Products Classic Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2025-43510: Apple Multiple Products Improper Locking Vulnerability
Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.