Vulnerability identifier: #VU9044
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to a input validation flaw in the AppleScript component. A remote attacker can create specially crafted AppleScript that, trick the victim into decompiling it with osadecompile and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Mitigation
Update to version 10.13.1.
Vulnerable software versions
macOS: 10.12.4 16E195 - 10.12.6 16G29
External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208221
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.