CVE-2023-40455
CRITICALCVSS 10/10EPSS 1.04%
Last modified
CVE-2023-40455 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 10/10 on the CVSS scale. A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 14.0 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40455?
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2023-40455?
CVE-2023-40455 has a CVSS score of 10/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40455?
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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