CVE-2023-40417
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.81%
Last modified
CVE-2023-40417 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A window management issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 17, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Sonoma 14. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A window management issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 17, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Sonoma 14. Visiting a website that frames malicious content may lead to UI spoofing.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Ipados | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Macos | < 14.0 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 10.0 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213937Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213941Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213937Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213941Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40417?
A window management issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 17, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Sonoma 14. Visiting a website that frames malicious content may lead to UI spoofing.
How severe is CVE-2023-40417?
CVE-2023-40417 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40417?
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-2023-40417?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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