Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/24Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/13
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214107
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/24Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/13
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213984Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214107
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-42861?
CVE-2023-42861 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). 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 loc...
How severe is CVE-2023-42861?
CVE-2023-42861 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-42861?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.