CVE-2018-4251

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Summary

CVECVE-2018-4251
StatePUBLIC
Assigner[email protected]
Source PriorityCVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback
Published2018-06-08 18:29:00 UTC
Updated2019-10-03 00:03:00 UTC
DescriptionAn 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.

Risk And Classification

Problem Types: CWE-732

NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)

TypeVendorProductVersionUpdateEditionLanguage
Operating System Apple Mac Os X All All All All
Operating System Apple Mac Os X All All All All

References

ReferenceSourceLinkTags
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 - SecurityTracker SECTRACK www.securitytracker.com Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Full Disclosure: Repeat of CVE-2018-4251 in Razer Laptops FULLDISC seclists.org Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
About the security content of macOS High Sierra 10.13.5, Security Update 2018-003 Sierra, Security Update 2018-003 El Capitan - Apple Support CONFIRM support.apple.com Vendor Advisory
CVE Program record CVE.ORG www.cve.org canonical
NVD vulnerability detail NVD nvd.nist.gov canonical, analysis
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