Vulnerability identifier: #VU13164
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
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 vulnerability exists due to input validation flaw in the Messages component. A local attacker can supply specially crafted content, bypass security restrictions and conduct impersonation attacks.
Mitigation
Update to version 10.13.4.
Vulnerable software versions
macOS: 10.13.4 17E199
External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849
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.