CVE-2023-40404

7.8HIGH

Key Information

Vendor
Apple
Status
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 October 2023
👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Affected Version(s)

macOS < 14.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

GenEtherExploit
Created by geniuszlyy

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/24

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database1 Proof of Concept(s)
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