CVE-2018-10171
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CVE-2018-10171 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Kromtech MacKeeper 3.20.4 suffers from a root privilege escalation vulnerability through its `com.mackeeper.AdwareAnalyzer.AdwareAnalyzerPrivilegedHelper` component. The AdwareAnalzyerPrivilegedHelper tool implements an XPC service that allows an unprivileged application to connect and execute shell scripts as the root user.. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Kromtech MacKeeper 3.20.4 suffers from a root privilege escalation vulnerability through its `com.mackeeper.AdwareAnalyzer.AdwareAnalyzerPrivilegedHelper` component. The AdwareAnalzyerPrivilegedHelper tool implements an XPC service that allows an unprivileged application to connect and execute shell scripts as the root user.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kromtech | Mackeeper | 3.20.4 |
References
- https://versprite.com/advisories/mackeeper/Third Party Advisory
- https://versprite.com/advisories/mackeeper/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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