CVE-2018-4097

HIGH

macOS < 10.13.3 - Kernel Privilege Escalation via Crafted App

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.3 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT208465
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102785
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040267

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0159
EPSS Percentile 72.7%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-20
Status published
Products (1)
apple/mac_os_x < 10.13.3
Published Apr 03, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026