CVE-2023-40422

5.5 MEDIUM
Published: September 27, 2023 Modified: November 04, 2025
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Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to cause a denial-of-service.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/3
Source: product-security@apple.com
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213938
Source: product-security@apple.com
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/3
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213938
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213940
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

7 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
25th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

apple