Vulnerability identifier: #VU15636

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-2018-4310

CWE-ID: CWE-265

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 weakness exists due to an error in MediaRemote component. A remote attacker can run a sandboxed process to circumvent sandbox restrictions.

Mitigation
Update to version 10.14.1.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.13.6 17G66, 10.12.6 16G29

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External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209193

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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.