Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2023-40424

 

Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2023-40424

Published: September 26, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU81191
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-2023-40424
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in TCC. A local application can access user-sensitive data.


Affected software

macOS
watchOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS

How to mitigate CVE-2023-40424

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - update to 14.0 23A344
watchOS - update to 10.0
iPadOS - update to 17.0
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 17.0 21A326, 17.0 21A327, 17.0 21A329, 17.0 21A331

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