CVE-2018-4298 Missing authorization in n/a
An attacker can bypass permission checks in macOS Remote Management to gain unauthorized access or escalate privileges.
- 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-2018-4298?
CVE-2018-4298 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, 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 10.13.3, Security Update 2018-001 Sierra, and Security Update 2018-001 El Capitan, a permissions issue existed in Remote Management. This issue was addressed through improved permission validation.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4298?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Apple Tv, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4298?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4298 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2018-4298 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4298 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6cxj-c4fv-jm22.