Vulnerability Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 17.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 17.0 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/8Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213940
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/8Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213940
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-40443?
CVE-2023-40443 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-40443?
CVE-2023-40443 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-40443?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os.