Missing Authorization in macOS - CVE-2023-40393
Published: December 26, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU84759
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4 BT: 0.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40393
CWE-ID: CWE-862
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to photos.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization in Photos. An attacker with physical access to device can view photos in the Hidden Photos Album.
Affected software
macOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
How to mitigate CVE-2023-40393
Install updates from vendor's website.
macOS - update to 14.0 23A344
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 17.0 21A326, 17.0 21A327, 17.0 21A329, 17.0 21A331
iPadOS - update to 17.0
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 17.0 21A326, 17.0 21A327, 17.0 21A329, 17.0 21A331
iPadOS - update to 17.0