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CVE-2023-40414: Use After Free

First published: Mon Sep 18 2023(Updated: )

A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in watchOS 10, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14, Safari 17. Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS<14
14
tvOS<17
17
Apple Mobile Safari<17
17
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<17
17
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<17
17
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<10
10
Apple Mobile Safari<17.0
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<17.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS<17.0
Apple iOS and macOS<14.0
tvOS<17.0
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<10.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-40414?

    The severity of CVE-2023-40414 is classified as critical due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-40414?

    To fix CVE-2023-40414, update your affected Apple devices to the latest versions: watchOS 10, iOS 17, iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, or macOS Sonoma 14.

  • What versions of Apple products are affected by CVE-2023-40414?

    CVE-2023-40414 affects Apple Safari versions up to 17, iOS up to 17, iPadOS up to 17, macOS up to 14, watchOS up to 10, and tvOS up to 17.

  • What kind of issue is CVE-2023-40414?

    CVE-2023-40414 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution when processing web content.

  • Are there any workarounds for CVE-2023-40414?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2023-40414; the only solution is to update affected software to the latest versions.

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