Vulnerability Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to cause a denial-of-service.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 14.0 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213938
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213938
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213940
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-40422?
CVE-2023-40422 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to cause a denial-of-service.
How severe is CVE-2023-40422?
CVE-2023-40422 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-40422?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.