PT-2023-27773 · Apple · Shortcuts+1

Ron Masas · Published 2023-09-26 · Updated 2024-01-25 · CVE-2023-41079

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.5

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions macOS versions prior to 14

Description The issue allows an app to bypass Privacy preferences. It was addressed with improved permissions logic. The problem is related to the Shortcuts app, which allowed programmatic access to TCC protected files from within the app sandbox.

Recommendations For versions prior to 14, update to macOS Sonoma 14 to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to sensitive files and preferences to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-41079

Affected Products

Apple Macos

Shortcuts

References · 7

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41079 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-41079 · Vendor Advisory
• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/3 · Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1706767494013141287 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/RonMasas/status/1750756108036112668 · Twitter Post
• https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213940 · Note