CVE-2023-40396 : The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iO

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14, watchOS 10, tvOS 17. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Published 2024-07-29 20:21:12

Updated 2025-03-19 16:15:23

Source Apple Inc.

View at NVD, CVE.org

Vulnerability category: Execute code

Products affected by CVE-2023-40396

Apple » Iphone Os
Versions before (<) 17.0
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Watchos
Versions before (<) 10.0
cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Tvos
Versions before (<) 17.0
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Macos
Versions before (<) 14.0
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Ipados
Versions before (<) 17.0
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-40396

EPSS FAQ

0.08%

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History

~ 24 %

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2023-40396

Base Score	Base Severity	CVSS Vector	Exploitability Score	Impact Score	Score Source	First Seen
7.8	HIGH	CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H	1.8	5.9	134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0	2025-03-19
Attack Vector: Local Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: Low User Interaction: None Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality: High Integrity: High Availability: High
6.6	MEDIUM	CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L	1.8	4.7	134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0	2024-08-01
Attack Vector: Local Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: Low User Interaction: None Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality: Low Integrity: High Availability: Low
7.8	HIGH	CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H	1.8	5.9	NIST	2024-12-10
Attack Vector: Local Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: Low User Interaction: None Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality: High Integrity: High Availability: High

CWE ids for CVE-2023-40396

CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.

Assigned by: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Secondary)

References for CVE-2023-40396

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938

About the security content of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 - Apple Support
Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213937

About the security content of watchOS 10 - Apple Support
Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940

About the security content of macOS Sonoma 14 - Apple Support
Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213936

About the security content of tvOS 17 - Apple Support
Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url

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Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-40396

Products affected by CVE-2023-40396

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-40396

CVSS scores for CVE-2023-40396

CWE ids for CVE-2023-40396

References for CVE-2023-40396