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ID:10578 - Exploit for Use-after-free in macOS - CVE-2023-40404
ID:10578 - Exploit for Use-after-free in macOS - CVE-2023-40404
Published: October 11, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU82426
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40404
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
macOS
macOS
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Networking. A local application can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.