Vulnerability identifier: #VU87230
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass certain security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in PackageKit. A local application can bypass certain Privacy preferences.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
macOS: 12.0 21A344 - 12.7.3 21H1015
External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214083
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.