CVE-2023-40404
7.8HIGH
Key Information
- Vendor
- Apple
- Status
- Mac OS
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 25 October 2023
Badges
👾 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.
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
- 👾
Exploit exists.
Vulnerability published.
Vulnerability Reserved.
Collectors
NVD DatabaseMitre Database1 Proof of Concept(s)