Improper Authorization in macOS - CVE-2023-32357
Published: May 18, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU76337
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-2023-32357
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization in Sandbox. A local application can retain access to system configuration files even after its permission is revoked.
Affected software
macOS
watchOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
tvOS
watchOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
tvOS
How to mitigate CVE-2023-32357
Install updates from vendor's website.
macOS - addressed in versions 13.4 22F66, 11.7.7 20G1345, 12.6.6 21G646
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
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