CVE-2018-4478

MEDIUM

macOS < 10.13.5 - Privilege Escalation via Physical Access

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in macOS High Sierra 10.13.5, Security Update 2018-003 Sierra, Security Update 2018-003 El Capitan. An attacker with physical access to a device may be able to elevate privileges.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849

Scores

CVSS v3 6.8
EPSS 0.0027
EPSS Percentile 19.2%
Attack Vector PHYSICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-269
Status published
Products (3)
apple/mac_os_x 10.11.6 (11 CPE variants)
apple/mac_os_x 10.12.6 (5 CPE variants)
apple/mac_os_x < 10.13.5
Published Dec 23, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026