#VU94681 Information disclosure in macOS - CVE-2023-42948

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#VU94681 Information disclosure in macOS - CVE-2023-42948

Published: July 23, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU94681
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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-2023-42948
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure way System Settings handles recovery process. A Wi-Fi password is not deleted when activating a Mac in macOS Recovery.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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