Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2023-32442

 

Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2023-32442

Published: July 24, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU78615
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32442
CWE-ID: CWE-284
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 access restrictions in Shortcuts. A local application can modify sensitive Shortcuts app settings.


Affected software

macOS

How to mitigate CVE-2023-32442

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - addressed in versions 13.5 22G74, 12.6.8 21G725

External References

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