CVE-2018-4324 Missing authorization in macOS
An attacker can exploit improper access controls in Apple ID handling to escalate privileges on macOS systems.
- 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-2018-4324?
CVE-2018-4324 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 3 Apr 2019. 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
A permissions issue existed in the handling of the Apple ID. This issue was addressed with improved access controls. This issue affected versions prior to macOS Mojave 10.14.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4324?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4324?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4324 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-2018-4324 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4324 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-39j5-2v2p-qwjp.