Use-After-Free Vulnerability in macOS by Apple
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 vulnerability has been identified in Apple's macOS, specifically in the Sonoma version 14.1. This flaw allows an application to potentially execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges due to improper memory management. The issue has been addressed in the latest update, emphasizing the importance of applying security patches promptly to mitigate risks.

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

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