CVE-2023-40434

Description

A configuration issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to access a user's Photos Library.

3.3

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.08%

Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com

Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS

Affected: Apple macOS

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
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/8	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-2023-40434?: CVE-2023-40434 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40434?: To fix CVE-2023-40434, 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-2023-40434 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40434 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-2023-40434?: CVE-2023-40434 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS.

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