Talal Haj Bakry

A flaw in the macOS Archive Utility allows a malicious application to access arbitrary files due to insufficient permissions checking. The issue can be exploited if a user executes an attacker-controlled shell script and is tricked into performing a drag-and-drop action. This process allows an attacker to swap a signed application's executable on disk, bypassing code signing protections that typically guard applications downloaded from the App Store or directly from the web.

The issue was addressed by utilizing HTTPS when transmitting information over the network. An attacker positioned on the network could potentially alter network traffic. The Passwords app was using unencrypted HTTP to download icons for password entries, posing a potential security risk.

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: iOS versions prior to 17.5 iPadOS versions prior to 17.5 Description: A privacy issue was addressed with improved client ID handling for alternative app marketplaces. The issue is related to the MarketplaceKit component and its lack of protection for service data, which may allow a remote attacker to disclose protected information. A maliciously crafted webpage may be able to distribute a script that tracks users on other webpages. Recommendations: For iOS versions prior to 17.5, update to iOS 17.5 to resolve the issue. For iPadOS versions prior to 17.5, update to iPadOS 17.5 to resolve the issue.

The issue is related to the mDNSResponder component in Apple operating systems, which lacks protection for service data. This allows a remote attacker to passively track a device by its Wi-Fi MAC address. The problem arose due to an error in the mDNSResponder process, related to the Bonjour network protocol. A device may be passively tracked by its Wi-Fi MAC address.