CVE-2018-4298

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

published January 11, 2019

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
70.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A permissions issue in Remote Management on macOS High Sierra could let unauthorized users get a bit too cozy with your system! ๐Ÿ”’ Think of it like a hotel that forgot to check IDs at the front desk โ€” anyone could stroll into rooms they shouldn't have access to, just because the staff didn't check properly. This flaw in Remote Management means that unauthorized users could potentially access and control your Mac, leading to data breaches or unwanted changes. While it hasn't been exploited in the wild, the risk is there, making it crucial to patch these systems!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel that forgot to check IDs at the front desk โ€” anyone could stroll into rooms they shouldn't have access to, just because the staff didn't check properly. In macOS High Sierra before version 10.13.3, a permissions validation flaw could allow unauthorized remote access to system management features, compromising user data and control.

What to do

This flaw in Remote Management means that unauthorized users could potentially access and control your Mac, leading to data breaches or unwanted changes. While it hasn't been exploited in the wild, the risk is there, making it crucial to patch these systems! To secure your systems, immediately update to macOS High Sierra 10.13.3 or later, or apply Security Updates 2018-001 for Sierra and El Capitan. Ensuring your system is up-to-date will help lock down these vulnerabilities! You've got this! Keep your system safe and sound with those updates! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01304 ยท 70.3th percentile
Published
2019-01-11T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 JAN 18:00Z
    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
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