Input validation error in macOS - CVE-2023-40429
Published: September 26, 2023 / Updated: January 3, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU81163
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40429
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
macOS
macOS
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the OS kernel. A local application can gain access to sensitive user data.
How to mitigate CVE-2023-40429
Install updates from vendor's website.