Apple Wallet malicious attachment code execution
CVE-2023-41061 is an Apple Wallet/PassKit vulnerability affecting supported iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS devices prior to iOS 16.6.1, iPadOS 16.6.1, and watchOS 9.6.2. Apple describes the root cause as a validation issue that was fixed with improved logic. Processing a maliciously crafted attachment in Wallet/PassKit can result in arbitrary code execution. Reporting around the vulnerability ties it to PassKit attachments delivered via iMessage as part of the BLASTPASS exploit chain, which Citizen Lab said was used in zero-click Pegasus spyware attacks against fully patched iPhones running iOS 16.6. Apple stated it is aware of reports that the issue may have been actively exploited in the wild.
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Impact
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Mitigation
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Exploits
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Recent activity
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A validation flaw in Apple Wallet where a maliciously crafted attachment may result in arbitrary code execution; Apple notes reports of active exploitation.
A validation vulnerability in Apple Wallet that may allow arbitrary code execution via a maliciously crafted attachment.
A validation issue in Apple Wallet that could allow arbitrary code execution via a maliciously crafted attachment.
A zero-day used as part of the BLASTPASS zero-click exploit chain to compromise iPhones.
The version that knows your environment.
Query your assets running an affected version, and investigate the blast radius.
Every observed campaign linking this CVE to a named adversary.
Malware families riding this exploit, with evidence and IOCs.
YARA, Sigma, Snort, and vendor rules, auto-deployed to your SIEM.
Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
Community discussion across Reddit, Mastodon, and other social sources.