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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-23276
CVE-2024-23276:
macOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2024-23276 is a logic issue vulnerability in macOS that was disclosed and patched by Apple on March 7, 2024. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of macOS including Sonoma, Monterey, and Ventura. The issue exists in the Admin Framework component and could allow an app to elevate privileges (Apple Advisory, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is a logic issue in the Admin Framework component that was addressed with improved checks. It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. CISA's Vulnerability Information and Coordination Center (VINCE) has assessed it with a slightly higher CVSS score of 8.4 (NVD).
Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows a malicious application to elevate its privileges on the affected system, potentially gaining higher levels of access than intended. This could lead to unauthorized access to system resources and sensitive data (Apple Advisory).
Mitigation and workarounds
Apple has released security updates to address this vulnerability in macOS Sonoma 14.4, macOS Monterey 12.7.4, and macOS Ventura 13.6.5. Users are advised to update their systems to these versions to mitigate the risk (Apple Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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