Apple macOS up to 10.13.5 Open Directory Record 7pk security

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Apple macOS up to 10.13.5. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Open Directory Record Handler. The manipulation leads to 7pk security. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2018-4470. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apple macOS up to 10.13.5 (Operating System). This issue affects an unknown code of the component Open Directory Record 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:

A privacy issue in the handling of Open Directory records was addressed with improved indexing. This issue affected versions prior to macOS High Sierra 10.13.6.

The weakness was published 04/03/2019. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-4470 since 01/02/2018. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1211 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 10.13.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-132814 and VDB-132813. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: 7pk security
CWE: CWE-254
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: macOS 10.13.6

Timelineinfo

01/02/2018 🔍
04/03/2019 +456 days 🔍
04/04/2019 +1 days 🔍
08/22/2023 +1601 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-4470 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-4470
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-132815
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/04/2019 10:36
Updated: 08/22/2023 09:17
Changes: 04/04/2019 10:36 (39), 05/25/2020 14:42 (18), 08/22/2023 09:17 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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