Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in macOS - CVE-2024-27847

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Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in macOS - CVE-2024-27847

Published: May 14, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU89416
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27847
CWE-ID: CWE-264
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 Sync Services does not properly impose security restrictions. A local application can bypass Privacy preferences.


Affected software

macOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS

How to mitigate CVE-2024-27847

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - addressed in versions 14.5 23F79, 12.7.5 21H1222, 13.6.7 22G720
iPadOS - addressed in versions 16.7.8, 17.5 21F79
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 16.7.8 20H343, 17.5 21F79

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