CVE-2018-4196 Information disclosure in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information via a crafted app exploiting the macOS Accessibility Framework.

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-2018-4196?

CVE-2018-4196 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 8 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 certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. The issue involves the "Accessibility Framework" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or obtain sensitive information via a crafted app.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4196?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4196?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4196 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-4196 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4196 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w5gj-xjvm-cx6r.

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