Improper Authorization in macOS - CVE-2023-41078

 

Improper Authorization in macOS - CVE-2023-41078

Published: September 26, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU81185
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-2023-41078
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local application can bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization in Screen Sharing. A local application can bypass certain Privacy preferences.


Affected software

macOS

How to mitigate CVE-2023-41078

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - update to 14.0 23A344

External References

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