ID:6775 - Exploit for Improper Authorization in Handler for Custom URL Scheme in macOS

 
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ID:6775 - Exploit for Improper Authorization in Handler for Custom URL Scheme in macOS

Published: September 22, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU56813
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-939
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
macOS

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in in macOS Finder when processing custom URI schemes, such as File:// or fIle://. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file with inetloc extension, send it as an email attachment, trick the victim to open the email and execute arbitrary OS commands on the system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.