CVE-2024-23272: An attacker may gain access to protected parts of the file system in Apple macOS
CVE-2024-23272 is a logic vulnerability in Apple macOS that could allow an attacker with limited privileges to gain access to protected parts of the file system. The issue was addressed by Apple through improved checks in macOS Monterey 12. 7. 4, macOS Ventura 13. 6. 5, and macOS Sonoma 14. 4. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5. 5, indicating medium severity. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-23272) in macOS arises from a logic flaw that could enable an app or attacker with limited privileges to access protected parts of the file system. Apple fixed the issue by implementing improved validation checks in the affected macOS versions: Monterey 12.7.4, Ventura 13.6.5, and Sonoma 14.4. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N) indicates that the attack requires local access with low complexity and privileges, no user interaction, and results in high confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and limited privileges may exploit this logic issue to gain unauthorized access to protected file system areas, potentially exposing sensitive data. The vulnerability does not impact system integrity or availability. There are no reports of exploitation in the wild so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official security updates that address this vulnerability in macOS Monterey 12.7.4, macOS Ventura 13.6.5, and macOS Sonoma 14.4. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the official patches.
CVE-2024-23272: An attacker may gain access to protected parts of the file system in Apple macOS
Description
CVE-2024-23272 is a logic vulnerability in Apple macOS that could allow an attacker with limited privileges to gain access to protected parts of the file system. The issue was addressed by Apple through improved checks in macOS Monterey 12. 7. 4, macOS Ventura 13. 6. 5, and macOS Sonoma 14. 4. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5. 5, indicating medium severity. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-23272) in macOS arises from a logic flaw that could enable an app or attacker with limited privileges to access protected parts of the file system. Apple fixed the issue by implementing improved validation checks in the affected macOS versions: Monterey 12.7.4, Ventura 13.6.5, and Sonoma 14.4. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N) indicates that the attack requires local access with low complexity and privileges, no user interaction, and results in high confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and limited privileges may exploit this logic issue to gain unauthorized access to protected file system areas, potentially exposing sensitive data. The vulnerability does not impact system integrity or availability. There are no reports of exploitation in the wild so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official security updates that address this vulnerability in macOS Monterey 12.7.4, macOS Ventura 13.6.5, and macOS Sonoma 14.4. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the official patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-12T22:22:21.498Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 690a47556d939959c8022a4a
Added to database: 11/4/2025, 6:35:01 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:06:53 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 8:43:57 AM
Views: 48
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