This issue does not affect all users and is relatively rare. It is typically triggered when an app is downloaded from the Internet and then opened. An app with elevated privileges can take actions that the user had not intended. With the release of macOS Mojave 10.14, we are glad to announce the end of the Dark Mode bug. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges. This issue does not affect all users and is relatively rare. It is typically triggered when an app is downloaded from the Internet and then opened. An app with elevated privileges can take actions that the user had not intended. With the release of macOS Mojave 10.14, we are glad to announce the end of the Dark Mode bug.
How to check if you are vulnerable?
You are vulnerable if you're using an app from the Internet.
We recommend that you check your apps for this vulnerability by following these steps:
- Download the latest version of Apple's XProtect software, which is available on developer.apple.com
- Navigate to your Applications folder and locate the app that you are using
- Right click on the app and select Show Package Contents
- Search for Info.plist inside the top level of the folder
What is Dark Mode?
Dark Mode is a feature in macOS Mojave that changes the colors of the GUI to create a dark appearance.
What is the Dark Mode bug?
As of macOS Mojave 10.14, the Dark Mode bug is no longer a concern. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges. This issue does not affect all users and is relatively rare. It is typically triggered when an app is downloaded from the Internet and then opened. An app with elevated privileges can take actions that the user had not intended. With the release of macOS Mojave 10.14, we are glad to announce the end of the Dark Mode bug.
What is a Dark Mode?
In macOS Mojave 10.14, a Dark Mode is a new feature in the interface of Mac that comes with different colors for different interfaces. This new mode provides an easier way to interface with your computer and also allows you to conserve energy.
How to check if the Dark Mode bug is affecting you?
If you have macOS Mojave installed and have been experiencing the Dark Mode bug, you can simply press Command-Option-P to see if your device is in Dark Mode or not. If it is, then the issue may be affecting you.
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Published on: 09/23/2022 19:15:00 UTC
Last modified on: 09/27/2022 16:54:00 UTC