Improperly implemented security check for standard in macOS - CVE-2023-38596
Published: September 26, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU81147
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38596
CWE-ID: CWE-358
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 within the CFNetwork component, which fails to enforce App Transport Security. A local application can gain access to sensitive information.
Affected software
macOS
watchOS
iPadOS
tvOS
Apple iOS
watchOS
iPadOS
tvOS
Apple iOS
How to mitigate CVE-2023-38596
Install updates from vendor's website.
macOS - update to 14.0 23A344
watchOS - update to 10.0
iPadOS - update to 17.0
tvOS - update to 17.0
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 17.0 21A326, 17.0 21A327, 17.0 21A329, 17.0 21A331
watchOS - update to 10.0
iPadOS - update to 17.0
tvOS - update to 17.0
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 17.0 21A326, 17.0 21A327, 17.0 21A329, 17.0 21A331