CVE-2023-41079
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.28%
Last modified
CVE-2023-41079 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 14.0 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-41079?
The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.
How severe is CVE-2023-41079?
CVE-2023-41079 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41079?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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