Incorrect default permissions in macOS - CVE-2024-40827
Published: July 30, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU94865
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.4 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40827
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
macOS
How to mitigate CVE-2024-40827
Install updates from vendor's website.
macOS - addressed in versions 14.6 23G80, 12.7.6 21H1320, 13.6.8 22G820