Improperly implemented security check for standard in macOS - CVE-2023-38596
Published: September 26, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU81147
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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-2023-38596
CWE-ID: CWE-358
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
macOS
macOS
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists within the CFNetwork component, which fails to enforce App Transport Security. A local application can gain access to sensitive information.
How to mitigate CVE-2023-38596
Install updates from vendor's website.