UNIX symbolic link following in macOS - CVE-2023-38571
Published: July 31, 2023 / Updated: September 28, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU78769
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-2023-38571
CWE-ID: CWE-61
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to a symlink following issue within the Music component. A local application can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and bypass Privacy preferences.
Affected software
macOS
How to mitigate CVE-2023-38571
Install updates from vendor's website.
macOS - addressed in versions 13.5 22G74, 11.7.9 20G1426, 12.6.8 21G725