#VU11442 Security restrictions bypass in macOS - CVE-2018-4175
Published: March 31, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU11442
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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 access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.
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.
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.
Remediation
Update to version 10.13.4.