CVE-2023-40388
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.62%
Last modified
CVE-2023-40388 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of temporary files. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of temporary files. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. Safari may save photos to an unprotected location.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 14.0 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40388?
A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of temporary files. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. Safari may save photos to an unprotected location.
How severe is CVE-2023-40388?
CVE-2023-40388 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40388?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2023-40388?
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