Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2023-40433
Published: December 26, 2023 / Updated: December 26, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU84744
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40433
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exist due to a logic issue in DesktopServices. A local application can bypass Gatekeeper checks.
Affected software
macOS
How to mitigate CVE-2023-40433
Install updates from vendor's website.
macOS - update to 13.3 22E252