Vulnerability identifier: #VU81169

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40427

CWE-ID: CWE-388

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improved handling of caches in Maps. A local application can read sensitive location information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.