CVE-2018-4353

A configuration issue was addressed with additional restrictions

published April 3, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
70.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A simple configuration oversight in macOS could leave your system vulnerable to oversights! This affects versions prior to Mojave 10.14. 🔒 Think of it like a hotel that forgot to add a security guard at the back entrance. Anyone could stroll in without a keycard, potentially snooping around unchecked! While there's no known exploitation, this configuration issue could allow unauthorized access to your system settings and files. Imagine a guest walking through your apartment, rummaging through your belongings without you even knowing—definitely unsettling!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel that forgot to add a security guard at the back entrance. Anyone could stroll in without a keycard, potentially snooping around unchecked! CVE-2018-4353 identifies an issue where insufficient restrictions were applied to certain system configurations in macOS, potentially exposing sensitive information if exploited.

What to do

While there's no known exploitation, this configuration issue could allow unauthorized access to your system settings and files. Imagine a guest walking through your apartment, rummaging through your belongings without you even knowing—definitely unsettling! To secure your system, make sure to update to macOS Mojave 10.14 or later. Regularly review your system settings and permissions to ensure that nothing is left unchecked. 🔥 You've got this! Update now and keep your fortress secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01299 · 70.0th percentile
Published
2019-04-03T17:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 APR 17:43Z
    A configuration issue was addressed with additional restrictions
    cvelistv5