CVE-2023-40406 Information disclosure in macOS
An app can read arbitrary files on macOS, allowing unauthorized data access. Users should update to the latest macOS versions.
- 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-2023-40406?
CVE-2023-40406 is a medium-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
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7, macOS Ventura 13.6, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to read arbitrary files.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40406?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40406?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40406 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-40406 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40406 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w7gv-6gcq-gj2g.