Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2024-23255
Published: March 7, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU87257
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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-2024-23255
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
macOS
macOS
Detailed vulnerability description
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.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-23255
Install updates from vendor's website.