CVE-2018-4217 Information disclosure in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

An attacker could potentially access private Open Directory records due to improper indexing in macOS High Sierra.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-4217?

CVE-2018-4217 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 11 Jan 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In macOS High Sierra before 10.13.5, a privacy issue in the handling of Open Directory records was addressed with improved indexing.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4217?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4217?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4217 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-4217 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4217 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3x9v-482c-32cf.

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