CVE-2023-40409
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.35%
Last modified
CVE-2023-40409 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6, tvOS 17, macOS Monterey 12.7, watchOS 10, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6, tvOS 17, macOS Monterey 12.7, watchOS 10, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. 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
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0.0, < 12.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.6 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 10.0 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213931Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213932Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213936Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213937Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213931Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213932Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213936Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213937Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40409?
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6, tvOS 17, macOS Monterey 12.7, watchOS 10, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-40409?
CVE-2023-40409 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40409?
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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