CVE-2023-40408

Description

An inconsistent user interface issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1, watchOS 10.1, iOS 16.7.2 and iPadOS 16.7.2, iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. Hide My Email may be deactivated unexpectedly.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.19%
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Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213981 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213988 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213982 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213982 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213988 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213981 release notes vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/23 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/19 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/24 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/25 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40408?
CVE-2023-40408 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40408?
To fix CVE-2023-40408, 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-2023-40408 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40408 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-2023-40408?
CVE-2023-40408 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple watchOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS.
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