CVE-2018-4183 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.2 Published Updated

An access issue in macOS High Sierra allowed bypassing sandbox restrictions, requiring an update to restore proper security boundaries.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2018-4183?

CVE-2018-4183 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 11 Jan 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In macOS High Sierra before 10.13.5, an access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4183?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4183?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2018-4183 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4183 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8f46-rc2r-w7j6.

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