Apple Kernel Double Free Vulnerability Allowing Arbitrary Code Execution with Kernel Privileges

A double free vulnerability has been identified in the kernel of multiple Apple operating systems, including macOS Ventura 13.1, watchOS 9.2, iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, and tvOS 16.2. This vulnerability allows an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. The issue arises from improper memory management, which has been addressed in the mentioned updates.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges, allowing an application to execute code at the highest system level.