CVE-2018-4478

Published: Dec 23, 2021Modified: Nov 21, 2024

6.8

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 0.9 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in macOS High Sierra 10.13.5, Security Update 2018-003 Sierra, Security Update 2018-003 El Capitan. An attacker with physical access to a device may be able to elevate privileges.

Affected (19)

Products: Apple: Mac Os X

Apple

1 product

Mac Os X

Configuration A

19 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Apple Mac Os X	Before 10.13.5
Apple Mac Os X	From 10.11 to 10.11.6
Apple Mac Os X	From 10.12 to 10.12.6
Apple Mac Os X	Version 10.11.6
Apple Mac Os X	Version 10.11.6 security_update_2016-001
Apple Mac Os X	Version 10.11.6 security_update_2016-002
Apple Mac Os X	Version 10.11.6 security_update_2016-003
Apple Mac Os X	Version 10.11.6 security_update_2017-001
Apple Mac Os X	Version 10.11.6 security_update_2017-002
Apple Mac Os X	Version 10.11.6 security_update_2017-003
Apple Mac Os X	Version 10.11.6 security_update_2017-004
Apple Mac Os X	Version 10.11.6 security_update_2017-005
Apple Mac Os X	Version 10.11.6 security_update_2018-001
Apple Mac Os X	Version 10.11.6 security_update_2018-002
Apple Mac Os X	Version 10.12.6
Apple Mac Os X	Version 10.12.6 security_update_2017-001
Apple Mac Os X	Version 10.12.6 security_update_2017-002
Apple Mac Os X	Version 10.12.6 security_update_2018-001
Apple Mac Os X	Version 10.12.6 security_update_2018-002

Related CWEs

CWE-269

Improper Privilege Management

The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

References (2)

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

Source: product-security@apple.com

Vendor Advisory

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

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

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