medium
6.3
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2023-27940

First published: Thu May 18 2023(Updated: )

Kernel. The issue was addressed with additional permissions checks.

Credit: James Duffy (mangoSecure) James Duffy (mangoSecure) James Duffy (mangoSecure) product-security@apple.com product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
<13.4
13.4
<12.6.6
12.6.6
<15.7.6
15.7.6
<15.7.6
15.7.6
Apple iPadOS<15.7.6
Apple iPhone OS<15.7.6
Apple macOS>=12.0.0<12.6.6
Apple macOS>=13.0<13.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-27940?

    CVE-2023-27940 is a vulnerability in the kernel that allows a sandboxed app to observe system-wide network connections.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-27940?

    CVE-2023-27940 has a severity of 6.3 (medium).

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-27940?

    CVE-2023-27940 affects iOS up to version 15.7.6, iPadOS up to version 15.7.6, macOS Monterey up to version 12.6.6, and macOS Ventura up to version 13.4.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-27940?

    To fix CVE-2023-27940, update your iOS device, iPadOS device, macOS Monterey, or macOS Ventura to the specified patched versions.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-27940?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-27940 on the Apple Support website.

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