Access Issue in macOS High Sierra Affecting CUPS
CVE-2018-4182

8.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac Os X
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 January 2019

What is CVE-2018-4182?

In macOS High Sierra prior to version 10.13.5, an access control vulnerability was found in the Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS). This issue allows unauthorized access due to insufficient sandbox restrictions, potentially compromising system integrity. Apple addressed this by implementing stricter sandbox policies, enhancing security against potential exploits targeting printing services.

References

https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4243
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https://support.apple.com/HT208849
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-08
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2018-4182 : Access Issue in macOS High Sierra Affecting CUPS