Apple macOS up to 10.13.4 Kernel input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple macOS up to 10.13.4. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Kernel. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-4254. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 10.13.4 (Operating System). It has been classified as very critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In macOS High Sierra before 10.13.5, an input validation issue existed in the kernel. This issue was addressed with improved input validation.

The bug was discovered 12/14/2018. The weakness was released 06/01/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-4254 since 01/02/2018. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/29/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

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

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-118673, VDB-118642, VDB-118643 and VDB-118645. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.6

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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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-2018-4254 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-4254
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-129066
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/12/2019 13:02
Updated: 04/29/2020 09:31
Changes: 01/12/2019 13:02 (61), 04/29/2020 09:31 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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