CVE-2023-40398
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.19%
Last modified
CVE-2023-40398 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.4 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.4 |
| Apple | Macos | < 11.7.5 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 12.6.4 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.3 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213675Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213677Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213675Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213677Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40398?
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2023-40398?
CVE-2023-40398 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40398?
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.
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