CVE-2018-4251
UnknownEPSS 1.10%
Last modified
CVE-2018-4251 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. The issue involves the "Firmware" component. It allows attackers to modify the EFI flash-memory region that a crafted app that has root access.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.13.5 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Mar/45Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041027Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT208849Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Mar/45Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041027Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT208849Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-4251?
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. The issue involves the "Firmware" component. It allows attackers to modify the EFI flash-memory region that a crafted app that has root access.
How severe is CVE-2018-4251?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-4251 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4251?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-4251?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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