CVE-2018-4036
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CVE-2018-4036 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The CleanMyMac X software contains an exploitable privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper input validation. An attacker with local access could use this vulnerability to modify the running kernel extensions on the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The CleanMyMac X software contains an exploitable privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper input validation. An attacker with local access could use this vulnerability to modify the running kernel extensions on the system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Macpaw | Cleanmymac X | 4.04 |
References
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0709Third Party Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0709Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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