CVE-2023-40528
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.24%
Last modified
CVE-2023-40528 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in tvOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Sonoma 14, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Ventura 13.6.4. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in tvOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Sonoma 14, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Ventura 13.6.4. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.6.4 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 10.0 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/37Third 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
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214058Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213936Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213937Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213938Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213940Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/37Third 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
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214058Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213936Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213937Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213938Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213940Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40528?
This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in tvOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Sonoma 14, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Ventura 13.6.4. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.
How severe is CVE-2023-40528?
CVE-2023-40528 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-2023-40528?
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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