#VU95309 Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2024-27886

 

#VU95309 Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2024-27886

Published: August 5, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU95309
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-2024-27886
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to log keystrokes.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in AppKit. A local unprivileged app may be able to log keystrokes in other apps including those using secure input mode.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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