CVE-2024-23261: Input Validation

Published Mar 7, 2024
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Updated

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.4, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. An attacker may be able to read information belonging to another user.

Other sources

Accessibility. A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries.

— Apple

Admin Framework. A logic issue was addressed with improved checks.

— Apple

Airport. This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information.

— Apple

APFS. The issue was addressed with improved restriction of data container access.

— Apple

AppKit. A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.

— Apple

Credit

Matthew Loewen, Minghao Lin(Baidu Security), (Baidu Security), Ye Zhang@@VAR10CK(Baidu Security), Mickey Jin@@patch1t, Michael DePlante@@izobashi(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), D4m0n, Amir Bazine(CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations), Karsten König(CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations), CVE-2024-2004, CVE-2024-2379, CVE-2024-2398, CVE-2024-2466, an anonymous researcher, w0wbox, CVE-2023-6277, CVE-2023-52356, Yisumi, Junsung Lee(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Gandalf4a, sqrtpwn, Minghao Lin(Zhejiang University), Jiaxun Zhu(Zhejiang University), Patrick Wardle(DoubleYou), Adam M., CVE-2024-6387, Zhongquan Li@@Guluisacat(Dawn Security Lab of JingDong), Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(Kandji), Claudio Bozzato(Cisco Talos), Francesco Benvenuto(Cisco Talos), Yadhu Krishna M(Cyber Security At Suma Soft Pvt), Narendra Bhati(Cyber Security At Suma Soft Pvt), Manager(Cyber Security At Suma Soft Pvt), Pune (India), Kirin@@Pwnrin, Joshua Jones, Marcio Almeida(Tanto Security), Bistrit Dahal, Srijan Poudel, Jiahui Hu (梅零落)(NorthSea), Meng Zhang (鲸落)(NorthSea), Abhay Kailasia@@abhay_kailasia(Lakshmi Narain College of Technology Bhopal India), CVE-2024-23296, luckyu@@uuulucky, K宝(Fudan University), LFY@@secsys(Fudan University), Lewis Hardy, CVE-2024-23241, CVE-2024-23242, Joshua Jewett@@JoshJewett33, Deutsche Telekom Security GmbH sponsored by Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik, anbu1024(SecANT), Pwn2car, James Lee@@Windowsrcer, Johan Carlsson (joaxcar), Georg Felber, Marco Squarcina, CVE-2024-23238, Wojciech Regula(SecuRing), Yiğit Can YILMAZ@@yilmazcanyigit, Lyra Rebane (rebane2001), Matej Rabzelj, CVE-2024-23225, koocola, ali yabuz, Meysam Firouzi@@R00tkitsmm(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), @@08Tc3wBB(Jamf), CVE-2024-23283, CVE-2023-48795, CVE-2023-51384, CVE-2023-51385, Pedro Tôrres@@t0rr3sp3dr0, Bohdan Stasiuk@@Bohdan_Stasiuk, Harsh Tyagi, Zhenjiang Zhao(pangu team), Qianxin(CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations), (CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations), Dohyun Lee@@l33d0hyun, Lyutoon, Mr.R, Murray Mike, CVE-2024-23235, Xinru Chi(Pangu Lab), m4yfly with TianGong Team(Legendsec at Qi'anxin Group), Guilherme Rambo(Best Buddy Apps), Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(OffSec), CVE-2024-23205, CVE-2022-48554, Marc Newlin(SkySafe), Brian McNulty, Stephan Casas, CVE-2024-23291

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS<14.4
14.4
macOS<12.7.6
12.7.6
macOS Ventura<13.6.8
13.6.8
macOS<12.7.6
macOS>=13.0<13.6.8
macOS>=14.0<14.4

Event History

Mar 7, 2024
Data Sourced
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
Description
Jul 29, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:16 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23261?

CVE-2024-23261 has a high severity as it allows an attacker to potentially read information belonging to another user.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-23261?

To address CVE-2024-23261, update your system to macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8, or macOS Sonoma 14.4.

3

Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2024-23261?

CVE-2024-23261 affects macOS versions prior to 12.7.6, 13.6.8, and 14.4.

4

What type of issue is CVE-2024-23261?

CVE-2024-23261 is a privacy issue caused by a logic flaw that affects state management.

5

Can CVE-2024-23261 expose my personal data?

Yes, CVE-2024-23261 may allow attackers to read private information belonging to other users.

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