CVE-2023-41994 Missing authorization in macOS

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

A camera extension can access the camera view from unauthorized apps, bypassing permission checks in macOS.

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-2023-41994?

CVE-2023-41994 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 10 Jan 2024. 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 logic issue was addressed with improved checks This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. A camera extension may be able to access the camera view from apps other than the app for which it was granted permission.

Weakness: CWE-863

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-41994?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41994?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-41994 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-2023-41994 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-41994 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-4hqq-f6h3-3pgp.

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