#VU94885 Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files in macOS - CVE-2024-40796 

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#VU94885 Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files in macOS - CVE-2024-40796

Published: July 30, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU94885
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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: CVE-2024-40796
CWE-ID: CWE-532
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists in NetworkExtension due to browser history from private browsing can be written into log files. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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