Apple macOS up to 10.13.4 Open Directory 7pk security

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple macOS up to 10.13.4. This affects an unknown part of the component Open Directory Handler. The manipulation leads to 7pk security. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2018-4217. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 10.13.4 (Operating System) and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Open Directory Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a 7pk security vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-254. Impacted is confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

In macOS High Sierra before 10.13.5, a privacy issue in the handling of Open Directory records was addressed with improved indexing.

The bug was discovered 12/14/2018. The weakness was published 06/01/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-4217 since 01/02/2018. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1211 for this issue.

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

Similar entries are available at VDB-118673, VDB-118642, VDB-118643 and VDB-118645. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Temp Score: 7.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: 7pk security
CWE: CWE-254
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: macOS 10.13.5

Timelineinfo

01/02/2018 🔍
06/01/2018 +150 days 🔍
06/01/2018 +0 days 🔍
12/14/2018 +196 days 🔍
01/11/2019 +28 days 🔍
01/12/2019 +1 days 🔍
04/29/2020 +473 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-4217 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-4217
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-129065
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/12/2019 13:02
Updated: 04/29/2020 09:29
Changes: 01/12/2019 13:02 (61), 04/29/2020 09:29 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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