#VU78771 Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2023-38601
Published: July 31, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU78771
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38601
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within the Net-SNMP component. A local application can modify protected parts of the file system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.