Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.4 is affected. The issue involves the "kext tools" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WRITEUP
VERIFIED
by Google Security Research · textdosmacos
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44561
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT208692
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103582
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit
x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44561/
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040608
Scores
CVSS v3
7.8
EPSS
0.0127
EPSS Percentile
79.6%
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-119
Status
published
Products (1)
apple/mac_os_x
< 10.13.4
Published
Apr 03, 2018
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026