CVE-2023-40455

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions

Critical · published September 26, 2023

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
70.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty sandbox process could be sidestepping restrictions! That’s right, a permissions issue lurking in macOS could let mischief-makers escape their confines. 🔥 Think of it like a party with a bouncer at the door. If someone sneaks in a fake ID, they can roam freely where they shouldn't — that's how this vulnerability operates, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive areas in the system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to break out of the sandbox, gaining access to otherwise restricted areas of the system. This could lead to unauthorized data access, system manipulation, or even more severe outcomes, depending on what the compromised process can reach!

Put simply

Think of it like a party with a bouncer at the door. If someone sneaks in a fake ID, they can roam freely where they shouldn't — that's how this vulnerability operates, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive areas in the system. The vulnerability in question arises from insufficient restrictions on a sandboxed process, enabling it to bypass its intended limitations and interact with the underlying system in ways it shouldn't be able to.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to break out of the sandbox, gaining access to otherwise restricted areas of the system. This could lead to unauthorized data access, system manipulation, or even more severe outcomes, depending on what the compromised process can reach! To safeguard your system, immediately update to macOS Sonoma 14 or later. Regularly check for updates to ensure additional restrictions are applied effectively. Staying vigilant and maintaining good security practices will further enhance your defense! You've got this! With the right updates, you'll keep your system secure and running smoothly. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01335 · 70.9th percentile
Published
2023-09-26T20:15Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 SEP 20:15Z
    A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions
    cvelistv5