CVE-2023-42931 (GCVE-0-2023-42931)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-03-28 15:39 – Updated: 2025-11-04 19:24
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Summary
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Sonoma 14.2, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. A process may gain admin privileges without proper authentication.
Severity ?
8.3 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
CWE
  • A process may gain admin privileges without proper authentication
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Apple macOS Affected: unspecified , < 13.6 (custom)
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    Apple macOS Affected: unspecified , < 12.7 (custom)
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    Apple macOS Affected: unspecified , < 14.2 (custom)
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