CVE-2018-4296

This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14

published October 27, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
63.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky permissions issue in DiskArbitration could leave your Mac's files exposed! 🛡️ Think of it like a VIP party with a guest list, but the bouncer forgot to check who actually belongs inside. Anyone with a little persistence might wander in and access files they shouldn't! If exploited, this vulnerability could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive data on your macOS device. While there’s no known exploits so far, leaving this unchecked could lead to a data breach - not a great way to secure your stuff!

Put simply

Think of it like a VIP party with a guest list, but the bouncer forgot to check who actually belongs inside. Anyone with a little persistence might wander in and access files they shouldn't! The vulnerability involves insufficient ownership checks in DiskArbitration, enabling users to bypass normal permission restrictions. This oversight could allow unauthorized users to access or modify files.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive data on your macOS device. While there’s no known exploits so far, leaving this unchecked could lead to a data breach - not a great way to secure your stuff! To safeguard your system, update to macOS Mojave 10.14 or later where this issue has been resolved. Always ensure your operating system is up to date to mitigate such vulnerabilities. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your macOS updated to protect your files! 🔒

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01035 · 63.4th percentile
Published
2020-10-27T19:16Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 OCT 19:16Z
    This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14
    cvelistv5