Improper Authorization in macOS - CVE-2023-41070

Vulnerability identifier: #VU81186

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-2023-41070

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization in Share Sheet. A local application can access sensitive data logged when a user shares a link.

macOS
watchOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS

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macOS - addressed in versions 14.0 23A344, 13.6 22G120
watchOS - update to 10.0
iPadOS - addressed in versions 16.7, 17.0
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 16.7 20H19, 17.0 21A326, 17.0 21A327, 17.0 21A329, 17.0 21A331

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple macOS Sonoma
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS 17 and iPadOS 17
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple macOS Ventura
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS 16 and iPadOS 16
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple watchOS 10