CVE-2023-40404
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.14%
Last modified
CVE-2023-40404 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | 14.0 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/24Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/24Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40404?
A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-40404?
CVE-2023-40404 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40404?
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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