Local Privilege Escalation in X1a0He Adobe Downloader Affects macOS Users
CVE-2024-12786

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
X1a0he
Status
Adobe Downloader
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 December 2024

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

CVE-2024-12786 is a critical local privilege escalation vulnerability found in the X1a0He Adobe Downloader, affecting versions up to 1.3.1 on macOS. The flaw resides in the function 'shouldAcceptNewConnection' of the XPC Service component, specifically the file 'com.x1a0he.macOS.Adobe-Downloader.helper'. This vulnerability allows for improper management of privileges, which could be exploited by an attacker with local access to elevate their privileges on the system. Given that this exploit has been publicly disclosed, it is crucial for users of the affected product to assess their risk and implement necessary mitigations to protect their systems.

Affected Version(s)

Adobe Downloader 1.3.0

Adobe Downloader 1.3.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-12786 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.288966
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.288966
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.464685
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

winslow1984 (VulDB User)
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