Memory Handling Flaw in Apple Software Products
CVE-2023-40432

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
iOS And iPad OS
TV OS
Mac OS
Watch OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 September 2023

What is CVE-2023-40432?

A vulnerability has been identified in Apple's software suite due to inadequate memory handling processes. This flaw may enable an app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, posing significant security risks. The issue has been addressed in the latest updates for tvOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS, underscoring the importance of keeping systems current to mitigate potential threats.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 17

macOS < 14

tvOS < 17

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213936
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940

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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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