CVE-2018-4251 Privilege escalation in n/a
A crafted app with root access can modify the EFI flash-memory region in macOS, potentially allowing persistent code execution or privilege escalation.
- 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-2018-4251?
CVE-2018-4251 is a medium-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 "Firmware" component. It allows attackers to modify the EFI flash-memory region that a crafted app that has root access.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4251?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4251?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4251 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-4251 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4251 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6qh2-3h42-p5xv.