Apple macOS up to 12.7.0/13.6.0/14.0 symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Apple macOS up to 12.7.0/13.6.0/14.0. The impacted element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in symlink. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-42844. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple macOS up to 12.7.0/13.6.0/14.0 (Operating System). This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 10/25/2023. The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-42844 since 09/14/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 12.7.1, 13.6.1 or 14.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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

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Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: macOS 12.7.1/13.6.1/14.1

Timelineinfo

09/14/2023 🔍
10/25/2023 +41 days 🔍
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11/17/2023 +23 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-42844 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-42844
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-243525
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 10/25/2023 21:41
Updated: 11/17/2023 19:43
Changes: 10/25/2023 21:41 (40), 11/17/2023 19:43 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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