Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2024-27882

 

Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2024-27882

Published: July 30, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU94889
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27882
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to modify protected parts of the filesystem.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in PackageKit. A local user can modify protected parts of the filesystem.


Affected software

macOS

How to mitigate CVE-2024-27882

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - addressed in versions 14.6 23G80, 12.7.6 21H1320, 13.6.8 22G820

External References

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