CVE-2018-10406 Yelp OSXCollector Improper Certificate Validation
Attackers can execute malicious unsigned code by crafting Universal binaries that bypass code signing checks in OSXCollector.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2018-10406?
CVE-2018-10406 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 Yelp OSXCollector. 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-2018-10406?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including osxcollector. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
osxcollector PyPI | All versions | 1.10 |
osxcollector PyPI | All versions | 1.10 |
osxcollector PyPI | All versions | 1.10 |
Products include Yelp Osxcollector.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10406?
Upgrade osxcollector to 1.10 or later.
Is CVE-2018-10406 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-10406 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g3cc-pvjj-9xq9, PYSEC-2018-95.