Apple macOS up to 10.13.5 Graphics Drivers information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple macOS up to 10.13.5. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Graphics Drivers. The manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-4159. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apple macOS up to 10.13.5 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown function of the component Graphics Drivers. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. The issue involves the "Graphics Drivers" component. It allows attackers to bypass intended memory-read restrictions via a crafted app.

The bug was discovered 06/01/2018. The weakness was published 06/01/2018 with Qihoo 360 as HT208849 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-4159. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1592 by the MITRE ATT&CK project. The advisory points out:

A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 110323 (macOS and Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities (Security Update 2018-003)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 370985 (Apple macOS High Sierra 10.13.5, Security Update 2018-003 Sierra, Security Update 2018-003 El Capitan Not Installed).

Upgrading to version 10.13.5 2018-003 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (110323). Similar entries are available at VDB-118673, VDB-118642, VDB-118643 and VDB-118644. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 110323
Nessus Name: macOS and Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities (Security Update 2018-003)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: macOS 10.13.5 2018-003

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT208849
Organization: Qihoo 360
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-4159 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-4159
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-118650
SecurityTracker: 1041027

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/03/2018 14:14
Updated: 03/19/2023 15:35
Changes: 06/03/2018 14:14 (77), 02/12/2020 07:38 (2), 03/19/2023 15:35 (5)
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Cache ID: 216:AF1:103

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