Vulnerability identifier: #VU82424

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42861

CWE-ID: CWE-371

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the another user's account.

The vulnerability exists due to a logic issue in Login Window. A local user with valid credentials to their own account can unlock another standard user's locked screen on the same Mac.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 14.0 23A344

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External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984

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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.