#VU74102 Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2023-27962

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#VU74102 Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2023-27962

Published: March 27, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU74102
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27962
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 gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in PackageKit. A local application can bypass implemented security restrictions and modify protected parts of the file system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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