CVE-2023-40398

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.

8.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.04%

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Affected: Apple macOS

Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS

Affected: Apple macOS

References

Link	Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213677	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213675	release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40398?: CVE-2023-40398 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40398?: To fix CVE-2023-40398, 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-2023-40398 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40398 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-40398?: CVE-2023-40398 affects Apple macOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS.

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