#VU11435 Open redirect in macOS - CVE-2018-4107

Vulnerability identifier: #VU11435

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4107

CWE-ID: CWE-601

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to redirect the target user to external websites.

The weakness exists due to improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted image link, trick the victim into opening it and redirect users to malicious websites.

Mitigation
Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13 17A365 - 10.13.3 17D47

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208692

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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.