Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU94887

#VU94887 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in macOS - CVE-2024-40802

Published: July 30, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU94887

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40802

CWE-ID: CWE-264

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 escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to PackageKit does not properly impose security restrictions. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.

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