CVE-2018-18860
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CVE-2018-18860 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A local privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in the SwitchVPN client 2.1012.03 for macOS. Due to over-permissive configuration settings and a SUID binary, an attacker is able to execute arbitrary binaries as root.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A local privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in the SwitchVPN client 2.1012.03 for macOS. Due to over-permissive configuration settings and a SUID binary, an attacker is able to execute arbitrary binaries as root.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Switchvpn | Switchvpn | 2.1012.03 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/150323/SwitchVPN-For-MacOS-2.1012.03-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Nov/38Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45854/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/150323/SwitchVPN-For-MacOS-2.1012.03-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Nov/38Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45854/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-18860?
A local privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in the SwitchVPN client 2.1012.03 for macOS. Due to over-permissive configuration settings and a SUID binary, an attacker is able to execute arbitrary binaries as root.
How severe is CVE-2018-18860?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-18860 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18860?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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