CVE-2018-4298

UnknownEPSS 1.30%

Last modified

CVE-2018-4298 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In macOS High Sierra before 10.13.3, Security Update 2018-001 Sierra, and Security Update 2018-001 El Capitan, a permissions issue existed in Remote Management. This issue was addressed through improved permission validation.. EPSS estimates a 1.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In macOS High Sierra before 10.13.3, Security Update 2018-001 Sierra, and Security Update 2018-001 El Capitan, a permissions issue existed in Remote Management. This issue was addressed through improved permission validation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.30%

66.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleApple Tv< 11.2.5
AppleIphone Os< 11.2.5
AppleMac Os X>= 10.13.0, < 10.13.3
AppleWatchos< 4.2.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-4298?
In macOS High Sierra before 10.13.3, Security Update 2018-001 Sierra, and Security Update 2018-001 El Capitan, a permissions issue existed in Remote Management. This issue was addressed through improved permission validation.
How severe is CVE-2018-4298?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-4298 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4298?
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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Source: NVD / NIST