Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple macOS Sierra



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 30
CVE-ID CVE-2018-4141
CVE-2018-4159
CVE-2018-4171
CVE-2018-4184
CVE-2018-4193
CVE-2018-4196
CVE-2018-4198
CVE-2018-4202
CVE-2018-4211
CVE-2018-4219
CVE-2018-4221
CVE-2018-4223
CVE-2018-4224
CVE-2018-4225
CVE-2018-4226
CVE-2018-4227
CVE-2018-4228
CVE-2018-4229
CVE-2018-4230
CVE-2018-4234
CVE-2018-4235
CVE-2018-4236
CVE-2018-4237
CVE-2018-4240
CVE-2018-4241
CVE-2018-4242
CVE-2018-4243
CVE-2018-4249
CVE-2018-4251
CVE-2018-4253
CWE-ID CWE-20
CWE-200
CWE-264
CWE-119
CWE-451
CWE-300
CWE-362
CWE-120
CWE-125
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #5 is available.
Public exploit code for vulnerability #23 is available.
Public exploit code for vulnerability #24 is available.
Vulnerability #27 is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
 macOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Apple Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 30 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU13168

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4141

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation flaw in the Intel Graphics Driver component. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and read restricted memory.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU13167

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4159

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation flaw in the Graphics Drivers component. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and read restricted memory.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU13171

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4171

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the Bluetooth component. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and determine kernel memory layout.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) Security restrictions bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU13163

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4184

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a microphone access control flaw in the Speech component. A remote attacker can run a sandboxed process and bypass sandbox restriction.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

5) Memory corruption

EUVDB-ID: #VU13155

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4193

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in the Windows Server component. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.

6) Privilege escalation

EUVDB-ID: #VU13146

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4196

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a flaw in the Accessibility Framework component. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and execute arbitrary code with system privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

7) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU13160

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4198

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a flaw in the UIKit component. A remote attacker can trick the victim into loading specially crafted text file and cause the service to crash.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

8) Spoofing attack

EUVDB-ID: #VU13161

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4202

CWE-ID: CWE-451 - User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information (Clickjacking, spoofing)

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation flaw in the iBooks component. A remote attacker can supply specially crafted content and spoof password prompts.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

9) Memory corruption

EUVDB-ID: #VU13147

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4211

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in the FontParser component. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

10) Privilege escalation

EUVDB-ID: #VU13156

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4219

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in the ATS component. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and gain elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

11) Man-in-the-middle attack

EUVDB-ID: #VU13172

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4221

CWE-ID: CWE-300 - Channel Accessible by Non-Endpoint ('Man-in-the-Middle')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to conduct man-in-the-middle attack on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a flaw in the Security component in the handling of S-MIME client certificates. A remote attacker can conduct man-in-the-middle attack, intercept of the communication channel between the affected app and track the target user.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

12) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU13169

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4223

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a state management error in the Security component. A local attacker can read a persistent account identifier.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

13) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU13170

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4224

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a state management error in the Security component. A local attacker can read a persistent account identifier.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

14) Security restrictions bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU13173

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4225

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a state management error in the Security component. A local attacker can bypass security restrictions and modify the state of the Keychain.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

15) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU13174

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4226

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a state management error in the Security component. A local attacker can view sensitive user information.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

16) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU13175

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4227

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a flaw in the Mail component in the processing of S/MIME-encrypted email. A remote attacker can obtain contents on the email.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

17) Race condition

EUVDB-ID: #VU13149

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4228

CWE-ID: CWE-362 - Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to race condition in the IOFireWireAVC component. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

18) Security restrictions bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU13162

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4229

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in parsing entitlement plists in the Grand Central Dispatch component. A remote attacker can run a sandboxed process and bypass sandbox restriction.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

19) Race condition

EUVDB-ID: #VU13154

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4230

CWE-ID: CWE-362 - Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to race condition in the NVIDIA Graphics Drivers component. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

20) Memory corruption

EUVDB-ID: #VU13151

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4234

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in the IOHIDFamily component. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

21) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU13164

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4235

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation flaw in the Messages component. A local attacker can supply specially crafted content, bypass security restrictions and conduct impersonation attacks.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

22) Memory corruption

EUVDB-ID: #VU13150

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4236

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in the IOGraphics component. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

23) Privilege escalation

EUVDB-ID: #VU13157

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4237

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a logic error in the libxpc component. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and gain elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.

24) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU13159

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 7.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4240

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted message and cause the service to crash.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.

25) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU13152

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4241

CWE-ID: CWE-120 - Buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to buffer overflow in the the kernel component. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

26) Memory corruption

EUVDB-ID: #VU13148

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4242

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in the Hypervisor component. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

27) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU13153

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4243

CWE-ID: CWE-120 - Buffer overflow

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to buffer overflow in the the kernel component. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.

28) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU13158

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4249

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified validation flaw in the kernel component. A remote attacker can supply specially crafted content and cause the service to crash.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

29) Security restrictions bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU13165

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4251

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a device configuration error in the Firmware component. A local attacker with root privileges can run a specially crafted application, bypass security restrictions and modify the EFI flash memory region.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

30) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU13166

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4253

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to out-of-bounds memory read error in the AMD component. A local attacker can run read portions of kernel memory.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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