Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU94891

#VU94891 Improper Authentication in macOS - CVE-2024-40778

Published: July 30, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU94891

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 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-2024-40778

CWE-ID: CWE-287

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 view photos in the hidden photo album.

The vulnerability exists due to an authentication error in Photos Storage. A local user can view photos in the hidden photo album.

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