CVE-2023-40431

7.8 HIGH
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 iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

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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:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/8
Source: product-security@apple.com
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/8
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213938
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

5 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
26th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

apple