CVE-2023-40418
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.32%
Last modified
CVE-2023-40418 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in watchOS 10. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in watchOS 10. An Apple Watch Ultra may not lock when using the Depth app.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Watchos | < 10.0 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213937Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213937Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40418?
An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in watchOS 10. An Apple Watch Ultra may not lock when using the Depth app.
How severe is CVE-2023-40418?
CVE-2023-40418 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40418?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2023
- CVE-2023-40411This issue was addressed with improved data protection. This…5.5
- CVE-2023-40412The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This …7.8
- CVE-2023-40413The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. Th…5.5
- CVE-2023-40414A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory ma…9.8
- CVE-2023-40416The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This …6.5
- CVE-2023-40417A window management issue was addressed with improved state …5.4
- CVE-2023-40419The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is …7.8
- CVE-2023-4042A flaw was found in ghostscript. The fix for CVE-2020-16305 …5.5
- CVE-2023-40420The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This …6.5
- CVE-2023-40421A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictio…5.5
- CVE-2023-40422The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This …5.5
- CVE-2023-40423The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This …7.8
Are you affected by CVE-2023-40418?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST