Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU84742

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in macOS - CVE-2023-42831

Published: December 26, 2023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU84742

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-2023-42831

CWE-ID: CWE-264

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 security restrictions within the Security component. A local application can fingerprint the user.

macOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - addressed in versions 11.7.9 20G1426, 12.6.8 21G725, 13.5 22G74
iPadOS - update to 15.7.8 19H364
Apple iOS - update to 15.7.8 19H364