CVE-2023-40446

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Dec 12, 2023
Updated: Dec 13, 2023

Summary

CVE-2023-40446 is a vulnerability affecting multiple Apple operating systems, including macOS Monterey, iOS, and iPadOS. The flaw, which has been addressed in recent updates, involves improper memory handling that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in user-installed applications. By processing maliciously crafted input, an adversary could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access or control over an affected device. The updates to macOS Monterey 12.7.1, iOS 16.7.2 and iPadOS 16.7.2, as well as iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1, mitigate this risk.

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Affected Products

  • Apple (iPhone OS)
  • iPadOS
  • MacOS

Affected Vendors

  • Apple

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