CVE-2023-42861

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.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: Apple macOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984 release notes vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/24 third party advisory mailing list
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214107
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/13

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42861?
CVE-2023-42861 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-42861?
To fix CVE-2023-42861, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-42861 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-42861 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-42861?
CVE-2023-42861 affects Apple macOS.
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