CVE-2023-42861

MEDIUM

macOS 14.0 - Unprotected User Data Exposure via Lock Screen Bypass

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1. An attacker with knowledge of a standard user's credentials can unlock another standard user's locked screen on the same Mac.

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/24
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984

Scores

CVSS v3 6.5
EPSS 0.0062
EPSS Percentile 44.9%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-732
Status published
Products (1)
apple/macos 14.0 - 14.1
Published Oct 25, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026