CVE-2023-40429
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.55%
Last modified
CVE-2023-40429 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A permissions issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in tvOS 17, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Sonoma 14. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in tvOS 17, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Macos | < 14.0 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 10.0 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/10Mailing List, Third Party 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
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/10Mailing List, Third Party 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
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40429?
A permissions issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in tvOS 17, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
How severe is CVE-2023-40429?
CVE-2023-40429 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40429?
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-2023-40429?
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