CVE-2023-40438

Description

An issue was addressed with improved handling of temporary files. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14, iOS 16.7 and iPadOS 16.7. An app may be able to access edited photos saved to a temporary directory.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213927 vendor advisory release notes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940 vendor advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40438?
CVE-2023-40438 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40438?
To fix CVE-2023-40438, 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-2023-40438 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40438 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-2023-40438?
CVE-2023-40438 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS.
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