CVE-2018-10405 Security feature bypass in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute malicious unsigned code by crafting Universal binaries that bypass code signing checks in Google Santa and molcodesignchecker.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-10405?

CVE-2018-10405 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Jun 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Google Santa and molcodesignchecker. A maliciously crafted Universal/fat binary can evade third-party code signing checks. By not completing full inspection of the Universal/fat binary, the user of the third-party tool will believe that the code is signed by Apple, but the malicious unsigned code will execute.

Weakness: CWE-295

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-10405?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Santa.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10405?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-10405 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-10405 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-10405 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9jcm-qwgp-x83x.

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