CVE-2023-40435
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.24%
Last modified
CVE-2023-40435 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed by enabling hardened runtime. This issue is fixed in Xcode 15. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed by enabling hardened runtime. This issue is fixed in Xcode 15. An app may be able to access App Store credentials.
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 | Xcode | < 15.0 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213939Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213939Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40435?
This issue was addressed by enabling hardened runtime. This issue is fixed in Xcode 15. An app may be able to access App Store credentials.
How severe is CVE-2023-40435?
CVE-2023-40435 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40435?
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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