Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-4478

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.
Published 2021-12-23 20:15:09
Updated 2022-01-05 20:06:58
Source Apple Inc.
View at NVD,   CVE.org

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-4478

EPSS FAQ
0.07%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History
~ 30 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2018-4478

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source First Seen
7.2
 HIGH AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
3.9
10.0
 NIST
6.8
 MEDIUM CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
0.9
5.9
 NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2018-4478

  • The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
    Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2018-4478

  • https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849
    About the security content of macOS High Sierra 10.13.5, Security Update 2018-003 Sierra, Security Update 2018-003 El Capitan - Apple Support
    Vendor Advisory

Products affected by CVE-2018-4478

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