#VU84759 Missing Authorization in macOS - CVE-2023-40393

Vulnerability identifier: #VU84759

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40393

CWE-ID: CWE-862

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to photos.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization in Photos. An attacker with physical access to device can view photos in the Hidden Photos Album.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: before 14.0, 14.0

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

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.