CVE-2023-35983 Missing authorization in macOS

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

An app can modify protected parts of the file system due to insufficient data protection, requiring an OS update.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-35983?

CVE-2023-35983 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 26 Jul 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

This issue was addressed with improved data protection. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.8, macOS Ventura 13.5, macOS Big Sur 11.7.9. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.

Weakness: CWE-863

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-35983?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35983?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-35983 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2023-35983 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-35983 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-gm85-c692-g62r.

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