Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU87257

Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2024-23255

Published: March 7, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU87257

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 2.4 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23255

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper state management in Photos. An attacker with access to the device can view Photos in the Hidden Photos Album without authentication.

Affected software

macOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS

How to mitigate CVE-2024-23255

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - update to 14.4 23E214
iPadOS - update to 17.4 21E217
Apple iOS - update to 17.4 21E217

External References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214084

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