Vulnerability identifier: #VU52653
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to a logic issue within the Gatekeeper checks. A remote attacker can craft a specially crafted payload that is not checked by Gatekeeper and bypasses File Quarantine and Application Notarization protections as well. As a result, a malicious binary can be executed on the system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
macOS: 11.0 20A2411 - 11.2.3 20D91
External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212325
http://cedowens.medium.com/macos-gatekeeper-bypass-2021-edition-5256a2955508
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?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.