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CVE Published
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CVE-2023-40388

First published: Tue Sep 26 2023(Updated: )

A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of temporary files. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. Safari may save photos to an unprotected location.

Credit: Kirin @Pwnrin product-security@apple.com product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
<14
14
Apple macOS<14.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-40388.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2023-40388?

    macOS Sonoma version 14 is affected by CVE-2023-40388.

  • What was the privacy issue addressed in CVE-2023-40388?

    The privacy issue addressed in CVE-2023-40388 is related to improved handling of temporary files in Safari.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-40388?

    The severity of CVE-2023-40388 is not specified in the available information.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-40388?

    To fix CVE-2023-40388, make sure to update your macOS Sonoma to version 14 or higher.

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