CVE-2023-40430 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Q: What is CVE-2023-40430?

CVE-2023-40430 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to access removable volumes without user consent.

Q: How severe is CVE-2023-40430?

CVE-2023-40430 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2023-40430?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.

Vulnerability Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to access removable volumes without user consent.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 14.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-285

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213940

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-40430?

CVE-2023-40430 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to access removable volumes without user consent.

How severe is CVE-2023-40430?

CVE-2023-40430 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-2023-40430?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.