CVE-2023-40528

Description

This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in tvOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Sonoma 14, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Ventura 13.6.4. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.01%

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Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS

Affected: Apple macOS

Affected: Apple tvOS

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/HT214058	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213936	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
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213940	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213937	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213938	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213936	release notes vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/37	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40528?: CVE-2023-40528 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40528?: To fix CVE-2023-40528, 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-2023-40528 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40528 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-2023-40528?: CVE-2023-40528 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple tvOS, Apple macOS, Apple watchOS.

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