Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2023-28197
Published: November 6, 2023 / Updated: January 3, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU82744
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-2023-28197
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Messages. A local application can bypass sandbox restrictions and access user-sensitive data.
Affected software
macOS
How to mitigate CVE-2023-28197
Install updates from vendor's website.
macOS - addressed in versions 13.3 22E252, 11.7.5 20G1225, 12.6.4 21G526