Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-40409
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6, tvOS 17, macOS Monterey 12.7, watchOS 10, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2023-40409
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-40409
0.07%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 30 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2023-40409
| 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:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
References for CVE-2023-40409
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938
About the security content of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 - Apple SupportRelease Notes;Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213937
About the security content of watchOS 10 - Apple SupportRelease Notes;Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213931
About the security content of macOS Ventura 13.6 - Apple SupportRelease Notes;Vendor Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/5
Full Disclosure: APPLE-SA-09-26-2023-4 Additional information for APPLE-SA-2023-09-21-6 macOS Ventura 13.6Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213936
About the security content of tvOS 17 - Apple SupportRelease Notes;Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213932
About the security content of macOS Monterey 12.7 - Apple SupportRelease Notes;Vendor Advisory
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