CVE-2023-41994 (GCVE-0-2023-41994)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-01-10 22:03 – Updated: 2025-11-04 19:21
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. A camera extension may be able to access the camera view from apps other than the app for which it was granted permission.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-01-11 15:45 UTC
CWE
- A camera extension may be able to access the camera view from apps other than the app for which it was granted permission
- CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization
Assigner
References
2 references
Impacted products
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