Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple macOS Sierra



| Updated: 2024-04-01
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 12
CVE-ID CVE-2018-4268
CVE-2018-4285
CVE-2018-4289
CVE-2018-4269
CVE-2018-4283
CVE-2018-4293
CVE-2018-4178
CVE-2018-4280
CVE-2018-4248
CVE-2018-4277
CVE-2018-3665
CVE-2018-5383
CWE-ID CWE-119
CWE-843
CWE-200
CWE-125
CWE-264
CWE-451
CWE-300
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #8 is available.
Vulnerable software
 macOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Apple Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 12 vulnerabilities.

1) Memory corruption

EUVDB-ID: #VU13619

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-2018-4268

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 APFS component. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, 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 10.13.6.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.5 17F77

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208937


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) Type confusion

EUVDB-ID: #VU13620

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-2018-4285

CWE-ID: CWE-843 - Type confusion

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The weakness exists due to type confusion error. A local attacker can use a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and gain elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.6.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.5 17F77

CPE2.3
External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208937


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: #VU13659

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-2018-4289

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 flaw in the AMD component. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and determine kernel memory layout.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.6.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.5 17F77

CPE2.3
External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208937


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) Memory corruption

EUVDB-ID: #VU13660

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-2018-4269

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in the CoreCrypto component. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and break out of its sandbox.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.6.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.5 17F77

CPE2.3
External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208937


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.

5) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU13661

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-2018-4283

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 IOGraphics component. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and obtain kernel memory contents.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.6.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.5 17F77

CPE2.3
External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208937


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.

6) Security restrictions bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU13662

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-2018-4293

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

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 cookie management. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and cause cookies unexpectedly persist in Safari.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.6.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.5 17F77

CPE2.3
External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208937


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) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU13663

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-2018-4178

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 improper permission validation. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and view sensitive information.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.6.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.5 17F77

CPE2.3
External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208937


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.

8) Memory corruption

EUVDB-ID: #VU13664

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-2018-4280

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 weakness exists due to boundary error when processing malicious application. A local attacker can use a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and gain elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.6.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.5 17F77

CPE2.3
External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208937


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.

9) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU13665

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-2018-4248

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 insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger out-of-bounds read and read restricted memory.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.6.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.5 17F77

CPE2.3
External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208937


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.

10) Spoofing attack

EUVDB-ID: #VU13666

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4277

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a spoofing issue in the handling of URLs. A remote attacker can trick the victim into loading a specially crafted web content and spoof the address bar.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.6.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.5 17F77

CPE2.3
External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208937


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.

11) Side-channel attack

EUVDB-ID: #VU13337

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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-2018-3665

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to utilizing the Lazy FP state restore technique for floating point state when context switching between application processes. A local attacker can conduct cache side-channel attacks and determine register values of other processes.

Note: This vulnerability is known as LazyFP.

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.6.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.5 17F77

CPE2.3
External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208937


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.

12) Man-in-the-middle attack

EUVDB-ID: #VU13985

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-5383

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The weakness exists in the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) implementation of Secure Connections mode insufficient validation of elliptic curve parameters that are used to generate public keys during a Diffie-Hellman key exchange when the affected software performs device pairing operations. An adjacent attacker can intercept the public key exchange between the two targeted systems, inject a malicious public key to aid in determining the session key,  access sensitive information or forge and modify messages, which could be used to inject malicious software on the targeted system. 

Mitigation

Update to version 10.13.6.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.0 - 10.13.5 17F77

CPE2.3
External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208937


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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