CVE-2023-41979 Race condition in macOS
A race condition in macOS allows an app to modify protected parts of the file system, requiring an upgrade to macOS Sonoma 14.
- 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-2023-41979?
CVE-2023-41979 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 26 Sep 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
A race condition was addressed with improved locking. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
Weakness: CWE-362
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-41979?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41979?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-41979 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-41979 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-41979 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hx26-6xwx-9mc7.