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CVE-2023-40391: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Sep 18 2023(Updated: )

Airport. A permissions issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS<14
14
Apple Xcode<15
15
tvOS<17
17
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<17
17
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<17
17
Apple Xcode<15.0
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<17.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS<17.0
Apple iOS and macOS<14.0
tvOS<17.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-40391.

  • What is the title of the vulnerability?

    The title of the vulnerability is GPU Drivers.

  • What was the issue with GPU Drivers?

    The issue was related to memory handling.

  • How was the issue addressed?

    The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

  • Which software is affected by this vulnerability?

    The affected software includes Apple Xcode, Apple tvOS, Apple iOS, Apple iPadOS, and Apple macOS Sonoma.

  • What are the affected versions of Apple Xcode?

    The affected versions of Apple Xcode are up to version 15 (exclusive).

  • What are the affected versions of Apple tvOS?

    The affected versions of Apple tvOS are up to version 17 (exclusive).

  • What are the affected versions of Apple iOS?

    The affected versions of Apple iOS are up to version 17 (exclusive).

  • What are the affected versions of Apple iPadOS?

    The affected versions of Apple iPadOS are up to version 17 (exclusive).

  • What are the affected versions of Apple macOS Sonoma?

    The affected versions of Apple macOS Sonoma are up to version 14 (exclusive).

  • Are there any official references available for this vulnerability?

    Yes, official references can be found on the following links: [Support Link 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940), [Support Link 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213939), [Support Link 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213936).

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