#VU82424 State Issues in macOS - CVE-2023-42861

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#VU82424 State Issues in macOS - CVE-2023-42861

Published: October 25, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU82424
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42861
CWE-ID: CWE-371
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Software 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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