Incorrect default permissions in macOS - CVE-2023-42949

 

Incorrect default permissions in macOS - CVE-2023-42949

Published: July 23, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU94680
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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-2023-42949
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
macOS

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local application to access photos saved to temporary directory.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions in Photos. A local application can access edited photos saved to a temporary directory.


How to mitigate CVE-2023-42949

Install updates from vendor's website.

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