Vulnerability identifier: #VU50229
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions within the Power Management component in macOS. A local application can elevate privileges on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
macOS: 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?
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.