Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU94646

Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2023-40398

Published: July 22, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU94646

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40398

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.

macOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - addressed in versions 12.6.4 21G526, 11.7.5 20G1225, 13.3 22E252
iPadOS - update to 16.4 20E247
Apple iOS - update to 16.4 20E247