Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU94865

Incorrect default permissions in macOS - CVE-2024-40827

Published: July 30, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU94865

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40827

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 malicious application to overwrite arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions in DesktopServices. A local application can overwrite arbitrary files on the system.

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