Apple macOS up to 11.7.8/12.6.7/13.4 File System access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Apple macOS up to 11.7.8/12.6.7/13.4. The affected element is an unknown function of the component File System Handler. Such manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2023-38601. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 11.7.8/12.6.7/13.4 (Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component File System Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Monterey 12.6.8, macOS Ventura 13.5. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.

The weakness was published 07/28/2023. The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-38601 since 07/20/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 11.7.9, 12.6.8 or 13.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: macOS 11.7.9/12.6.8/13.5

Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-38601 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-38601
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-235670
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 07/28/2023 07:59
Changes: 07/28/2023 07:59 (42)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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