Vulnerability identifier: #VU73191

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27960

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apple GarageBand
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improperly imposed security restrictions during the installation process. A local application can escalate privileges on the system during the installation of GarageBand.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple GarageBand: 10.3 - 10.4.7

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External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213650

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Q & A

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.