Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in macOS - CVE-2023-32400

 

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in macOS - CVE-2023-32400

Published: May 18, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU76302
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4 BT: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32400
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper checks in Accessibility application. Entitlements and privacy permissions granted to this application may be used by a malicious app.


Affected software

macOS
watchOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
tvOS

How to mitigate CVE-2023-32400

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - update to 13.4 22F66
watchOS - update to 9.5 20T562
Apple iOS - update to 16.5 20F66
iPadOS - update to 16.5 20F66
tvOS - update to 16.5 20L562

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