CVE-2023-40440
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.45%
Last modified
CVE-2023-40440 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved state management of S/MIME encrypted emails. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.8. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved state management of S/MIME encrypted emails. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.8. A S/MIME encrypted email may be inadvertently sent unencrypted.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0.0, < 12.6.8 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213844Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40440?
This issue was addressed with improved state management of S/MIME encrypted emails. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.8. A S/MIME encrypted email may be inadvertently sent unencrypted.
How severe is CVE-2023-40440?
CVE-2023-40440 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40440?
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-2023-40440?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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