Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-4251
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. The issue involves the "Firmware" component. It allows attackers to modify the EFI flash-memory region that a crafted app that has root access.
Products affected by CVE-2018-4251
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-4251
0.10%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 41 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-4251
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.1
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:N |
8.6
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6.9
|
NIST | |
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5.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
1.8
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-4251
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The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-4251
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https://support.apple.com/HT208849
About the security content of macOS High Sierra 10.13.5, Security Update 2018-003 Sierra, Security Update 2018-003 El Capitan - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041027
Apple macOS/OS X Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Deny Service and Let Local Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, Bypass Security, and Gain Elevated Privileges - SThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Mar/45
Full Disclosure: Repeat of CVE-2018-4251 in Razer LaptopsMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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