Vulnerability identifier: #VU50219
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Local network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests in Login Window component in macOS. A remote attacker on the local network can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
macOS: 11.0 20A2411 - 11.1 20C69, 10.15 19A583 - 10.15.7 19H15, 10.14 18A391 - 10.14.6 18G84, 10.13 17A365 - 10.13.6 17G66, 10.12.4 16E195 - 10.12.6 16G1114, 10.3 7B85
External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212147
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.