#VU11442 Security restrictions bypass in macOS - CVE-2018-4175

Vulnerability identifier: #VU11442

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4175

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 bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to a logic error in the LaunchServices component. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and bypass code signing enforcement.

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?

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.