#VU13163 Security restrictions bypass in macOS


Published: 2018-06-04

Vulnerability identifier: #VU13163

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4184

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a microphone access control flaw in the Speech component. A remote attacker can run a sandboxed process and bypass sandbox restriction.

Mitigation
Update to version 10.13.4.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.4 17E199


External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849


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.


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