Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2023-40430

 

Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2023-40430

Published: December 26, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU84763
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-2023-40430
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 exists due to a logic issue in Sandbox. A local application can access removable volumes without user consent.


Affected software

macOS

How to mitigate CVE-2023-40430

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - update to 14.0 23A344

External References

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