Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Apple Products
CVE-2023-40414

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
iOS And iPad OS
TV OS
Safari
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 January 2024

What is CVE-2023-40414?

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in key Apple products, which is linked to the handling of web content. Improper memory management may enable attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. This issue impacts several platforms, including watchOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, macOS, and Safari, emphasizing the necessity for users to update to the latest versions. Adequate memory handling is crucial to prevent exploitation via malicious web content and ensure the integrity of user systems.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 17

macOS < 14

Safari < 17

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213936
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213941

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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