VDB-240799 · CVE-2023-40307 · GHSA-rgq4-wxpj-5jv9

Privileges up to 1.5.3 on macOS out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Privileges up to 1.5.3 on macOS. This impacts an unknown function. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds write. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-40307. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Privileges up to 1.5.3 on macOS and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An attacker with standard privileges on macOS when requesting administrator privileges from the application can submit input which causes a buffer overflow resulting in a crash of the application. This could make the application unavailable and allow reading or modification of data.

The weakness was shared 09/28/2023 as GHSA-rgq4-wxpj-5jv9. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-40307 since 08/14/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 1.5.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

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Privileges

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Privileges 1.5.4

Timelineinfo

08/14/2023 🔍
09/28/2023 +45 days 🔍
09/28/2023 +0 days 🔍
10/21/2023 +23 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: GHSA-rgq4-wxpj-5jv9
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-40307 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-40307
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-240799

Entryinfo

Created: 09/28/2023 17:07
Updated: 10/21/2023 14:29
Changes: 09/28/2023 17:07 (50), 10/21/2023 14:29 (11)
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