#VU76332 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in macOS


Published: 2023-05-18

Vulnerability identifier: #VU76332

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32403

CWE-ID: CWE-312

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 gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to NetworkExtension stores potentially sensitive data in files. A local application can read sensitive location information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 13.0 22A380 - 13.3.1a 22E772610a


External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213758


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.


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