Vulnerability Description
This issue was addressed with improved iframe sandbox enforcement. This issue is fixed in Safari 17. An attacker with JavaScript execution may be able to execute arbitrary code.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | < 17.0 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/28/3Mailing List
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-33
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213941Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/28/3Mailing List
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-33
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213941Vendor Advisory
- https://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2023-0009.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-40451?
CVE-2023-40451 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). This issue was addressed with improved iframe sandbox enforcement. This issue is fixed in Safari 17. An attacker with JavaScript execution may be able to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2023-40451?
CVE-2023-40451 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-40451?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari.