Vulnerability Description
The issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1. An attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code as root from the Lock Screen.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.1 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/24Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214037
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214038
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/24Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214037
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214038
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-41989?
CVE-2023-41989 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.1. An attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code as root from the Lock Screen.
How severe is CVE-2023-41989?
CVE-2023-41989 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-41989?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.