CVE-2023-40424

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.05%

Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com

Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS

Affected: Apple macOS

Affected: Apple watchOS

References

Link	Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213937	release notes vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/8	third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/9	third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/3	third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40424?: CVE-2023-40424 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40424?: To fix CVE-2023-40424, 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-2023-40424 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40424 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-2023-40424?: CVE-2023-40424 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple watchOS.

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