VDB-254352 · CVE-2023-42834 · GCVE-0-2023-42834

Apple macOS Files access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple macOS. Affected is an unknown function of the component Files Handler. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-42834. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple macOS (Operating System) (version unknown). Affected is an unknown function of the component Files Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of files. This issue is fixed in watchOS 10.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1, macOS Monterey 12.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.6.3, iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

The weakness was disclosed 02/21/2024. The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-42834 since 09/14/2023. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

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Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

macOS

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.6

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
NVD Vector: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 6.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/14/2023 🔍
02/21/2024 +160 days 🔍
02/21/2024 +0 days 🔍
12/06/2024 +289 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-42834 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-42834
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-254352
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 02/21/2024 10:38
Updated: 12/06/2024 04:30
Changes: 02/21/2024 10:38 (40), 11/06/2024 17:31 (27), 12/06/2024 04:30 (9)
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