CVE-2018-10408 Security feature bypass in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass code signing checks on Universal binaries, causing tools to execute malicious unsigned code while believing it is signed.

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-2018-10408?

CVE-2018-10408 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 VirusTotal. 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-2018-10408?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Virustotal Virustotal.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10408?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-10408 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-10408 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-10408 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3r3f-mm7w-fqhr.

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