CVE-2023-40427
LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.30%
Last modified
CVE-2023-40427 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6, tvOS 17, macOS Monterey 12.7, watchOS 10, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6, tvOS 17, macOS Monterey 12.7, watchOS 10, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to read sensitive location information.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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/HT213931Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213932Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213936Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213937Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213931Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213932Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213936Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213937Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40427?
The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6, tvOS 17, macOS Monterey 12.7, watchOS 10, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to read sensitive location information.
How severe is CVE-2023-40427?
CVE-2023-40427 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40427?
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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