Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2023-40528

Vulnerability identifier: #VU85679

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4 BT: 1.1 [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/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40528

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to an error within the Core Data component. A local application can bypass Privacy preferences.

macOS
tvOS
watchOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS

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macOS - addressed in versions 13.6.4 22G513, 14.0 23A344
tvOS - update to 17.0
watchOS - update to 10.0
iPadOS - update to 17.0
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 17.0 21A326, 17.0 21A327, 17.0 21A329, 17.0 21A331

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214058

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple macOS Ventura
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple macOS Sonoma
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS 17 and iPadOS 17
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple watchOS 10
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple tvOS 17