Vulnerability identifier: #VU58884
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-371
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local application to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a logic issue in the TCC feature. A malicious application is able to cause a denial of service to Endpoint Security clients.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
macOS: 12.0 21A344 - 12.0.1 21A559
External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212978
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.