Vulnerability identifier: #VU53380
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-843
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error in OS kernel. A local user can run a specially crafted program to trigger type confusion and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
macOS: 10.15 19A583 - 10.15.2 19C57, 10.14 18A391 - 10.14.6 18G2022, 10.13 17A365 - 10.13.6 17G10021
External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210919
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.