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CVE-2024-23253

First published: Thu Mar 07 2024(Updated: )

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.4. An app may be able to access a user's Photos Library.

Credit: product-security@apple.com Mickey Jin @patch1t m4yfly with TianGong Team Legendsec at Qi'anxin GroupGuilherme Rambo Best Buddy Appsan anonymous researcher Csaba Fitzl @theevilbit OffSecCVE-2024-23205 CVE-2022-48554 Joshua Jewett @JoshJewett33 Junsung Lee Trend Micro Zero Day InitiativeZhenjiang Zhao pangu teamQianxin CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations CrowdStrike Counter Adversary OperationsAmir Bazine CrowdStrike Counter Adversary OperationsKarsten König CrowdStrike Counter Adversary OperationsDohyun Lee @l33d0hyun Lyutoon Mr.R Murray Mike Pedro Tôrres @t0rr3sp3dr0 CVE-2024-23235 Xinru Chi Pangu LabCVE-2024-23225 koocola ali yabuz Kirin @Pwnrin Meysam Firouzi @R00tkitsmm Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative @08Tc3wBB JamfCVE-2024-23283 CVE-2023-48795 CVE-2023-51384 CVE-2023-51385 Bohdan Stasiuk @Bohdan_Stasiuk Harsh Tyagi Wojciech Regula SecuRingCVE-2024-23296 Lyra Rebane (rebane2001) Matej Rabzelj CVE-2024-23238 Yiğit Can YILMAZ @yilmazcanyigit luckyu @uuulucky K宝 Fudan UniversityLFY @secsys Fudan UniversityLewis Hardy Bistrit Dahal CVE-2024-23241 CVE-2024-23242 Matthew Loewen Deutsche Telekom Security GmbH sponsored by Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik anbu1024 SecANTPwn2car James Lee @Windowsrcer Johan Carlsson (joaxcar) Georg Felber Marco Squarcina Marc Newlin SkySafeBrian McNulty Stephan Casas CVE-2024-23291

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS>=14.0<14.4
Apple macOS<14.4
14.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-23253?

    CVE-2024-23253 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential unauthorized access to a user's Photos Library.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-23253?

    To fix CVE-2024-23253, update your macOS to version 14.4 or later.

  • What type of issue is CVE-2024-23253?

    CVE-2024-23253 is a permissions issue that involves inadequate restrictions allowing unauthorized app access to the Photos Library.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2024-23253?

    CVE-2024-23253 affects macOS versions between 14.0 and 14.3.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2024-23253 on user privacy?

    The impact of CVE-2024-23253 on user privacy is significant as it could allow apps to access personal photos without user consent.

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