Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in CleanMyMac X Software by MacPaw
CVE-2018-4036

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Macpaw

Status
Clean My Mac
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 January 2019

What is CVE-2018-4036?

CleanMyMac X software is susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability originating from improper input validation. This flaw allows attackers with local access to exploit the vulnerability, enabling them to modify running kernel extensions on the affected system. Such access can lead to unauthorized modifications that could compromise system integrity and security.

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Affected Version(s)

Clean My Mac Clean My Mac X 4.04

References

https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/T...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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