#VU82393 UNIX symbolic link following in macOS - CVE-2023-42844

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#VU82393 UNIX symbolic link following in macOS - CVE-2023-42844

Published: October 25, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU82393
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42844
CWE-ID: CWE-61
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when resolving symlinks in Foundation. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website and gain access to potentially sensitive information.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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