#VU70226 Information disclosure in macOS


Published: 2022-12-13

Vulnerability identifier: #VU70226

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 1.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32943

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a logic error within the Shake-to-undo feature in the Photos component. An attacker with physical access to device can view deleted photos without authentication.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 13.0 22A380 - 13.0.1 22A400


External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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