Apple macOS log file

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple macOS and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in log file. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-40442. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple macOS (Operating System) (the affected version unknown). This affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a log file vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-532. Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Monterey 12.6.8. An app may be able to read sensitive location information.

The weakness was published 09/12/2023. The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-40442 since 08/14/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 3.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Log file
CWE: CWE-532 / CWE-200 / CWE-284
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/14/2023 🔍
09/12/2023 +29 days 🔍
09/12/2023 +0 days 🔍
10/10/2023 +28 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-40442 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-40442
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-239445
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 09/12/2023 07:43
Updated: 10/10/2023 09:03
Changes: 09/12/2023 07:43 (39), 10/10/2023 09:03 (9)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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