Vulnerability identifier: #VU81166

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40454

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to delete arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in libxpc. A local application can delete arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940

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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.