CVE-2023-40398: ipados — Fix

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	ipados	< 16.4
apple	iphone_os	< 16.4
apple	macos	< 11.7.5
apple	macos	12.0 — 12.6.4
apple	macos	13.0 — 13.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213675 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213677 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213670 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213675 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213677

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40398? +

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-40398? +

CVE-2023-40398 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40398? +

CVE-2023-40398 affects products from apple, specifically: ipados, iphone_os, macos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-40398? +

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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