Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2023-23508

 

Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2023-23508

Published: January 23, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU71438
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23508
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to an error within Windows Installer. A local application can bypass Privacy preferences.


Affected software

macOS

How to mitigate CVE-2023-23508

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - addressed in versions 11.7.3 20G1116, 12.6.3 21G419, 13.2 22D49

External References

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