Information disclosure in macOS Sonoma



Published: 2023-12-19
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-42940
CWE-ID CWE-200
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Apple Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU84581

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42940

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a session rendering error in WindowServer component. A user who shares their screen may unintentionally share the incorrect content.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 14.0 23A344 - 14.2 23C64

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214048


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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