CVE-2023-40396: tvos Command Injection — Fix

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14, watchOS 10, tvOS 17. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-77 CWE-77

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	ipados	< 17.0
apple	iphone_os	< 17.0
apple	macos	< 14.0
apple	tvos	< 17.0
apple	watchos	< 10.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213936 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213937 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213936 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213937 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40396? +

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14, watchOS 10, tvOS 17. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-40396? +

CVE-2023-40396 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40396? +

CVE-2023-40396 affects products from apple, specifically: ipados, iphone_os, macos, tvos, watchos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-40396? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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