CVE-2023-40386 Information disclosure in macOS
A malicious app can access Notes attachments due to improper handling of temporary files, compromising user privacy.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-40386?
CVE-2023-40386 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 26 Sep 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of temporary files. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to access Notes attachments.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40386?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40386?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40386 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-40386 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40386 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3fq7-x42r-jhxq.