CVE-2023-40431 is a critical vulnerability affecting iOS and iPadOS that could allow an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges due to improved memory handling. With a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH), this local vulnerability requires user interaction (UI:R) but has low attack complexity (AC:L), potentially leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploits, Metasploit modules, or KEV entries exist, and community discussion is minimal, it is crucial to update to iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 to mitigate this risk.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 17.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 17.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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