Advisory Details

November 20th, 2018

Apple macOS NECP Control Socket Type Confusion Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CVE ID	CVE-2018-4425
CVSS SCORE	6.9, AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
AFFECTED VENDORS	Apple
AFFECTED PRODUCTS	macOS
VULNERABILITY DETAILS	This vulnerability allows local attackers to execute escalate privileges on vulnerable installations of Apple macOS. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of NECP control sockets. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the kernel.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS	Apple has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209193
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE	2018-07-06 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2018-11-20 - Coordinated public release of advisory 2018-11-20 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT	juwei lin (@panicaII) of Trend Micro

BACK TO ADVISORIES