CVE-2023-40397

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.5. A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary javascript code execution.

9.8

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 1.20% Top 25%

Vendor Advisory apple.com

Affected: Apple macOS

References

Link	Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843	release notes vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/11/1	third party advisory mailing list
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-04

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40397?: CVE-2023-40397 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40397?: To fix CVE-2023-40397, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-40397 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-40397 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-40397?: CVE-2023-40397 affects Apple macOS.

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