CVE-2023-41061 is an input-validation vulnerability in Apple Wallet affecting iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Processing a maliciously crafted attachment may result in arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability was used alongside the ImageIO vulnerability CVE-2023-41064 in BLASTPASS, a zero-click exploit chain delivering malicious PassKit attachments through iMessage to install NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware. Apple addressed the Wallet validation issue with improved logic in iOS 16.6.1, iPadOS 16.6.1, and watchOS 9.6.2.
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Improper input validation vulnerability in Apple Wallet/PassKit used as part of the BLASTPASS zero-click Pegasus exploit chain via iMessage attachments.
A validation flaw in Apple Wallet where a maliciously crafted attachment may result in arbitrary code execution; Apple notes reports of active exploitation.
An Apple iOS zero-day discovered in 2023 and associated with NSO Group and Pegasus spyware. It is listed alongside CVE-2023-41064; the content does not describe its technical mechanism.
A validation vulnerability in Apple Wallet that may allow arbitrary code execution via a maliciously crafted attachment.
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