ID:1957 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in macOS - CVE-2018-4243

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:1957 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in macOS - CVE-2018-4243

ID:1957 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in macOS - CVE-2018-4243

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU13153
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4243
CWE-ID: CWE-120
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
macOS

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability 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.


Remediation

Update to version 10.13.4.