VDB-249279 · CVE-2023-40430 · GCVE-0-2023-40430

Apple macOS Sandbox access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Apple macOS. This affects an unknown function of the component Sandbox. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-40430. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS (Operating System) (affected version not known). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Sandbox. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 12/29/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at rapid7.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-40430 since 08/14/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

macOS

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/14/2023 🔍
12/29/2023 +137 days 🔍
12/29/2023 +0 days 🔍
06/21/2025 +539 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: rapid7.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-40430 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-40430
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-249279
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 12/29/2023 10:57
Updated: 06/21/2025 00:45
Changes: 12/29/2023 10:57 (39), 01/21/2024 09:42 (1), 01/21/2024 09:45 (10), 06/21/2025 00:45 (16)
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