Vulnerability identifier: #VU10216

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4097

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

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

The weakness exists due to a logic error in the kernel component. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Mitigation
Update to version 10.13.3

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.2 17C88, 10.12.6 16G29

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External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208465

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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.