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CVE-2018-8739

UnknownEPSS 1.59%

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CVE-2018-8739 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VPN Unlimited 4.2.0 for macOS suffers from a root privilege escalation vulnerability in its privileged helper tool. The privileged helper tool implements an XPC interface, which allows arbitrary applications to execute system commands as root.. EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VPN Unlimited 4.2.0 for macOS suffers from a root privilege escalation vulnerability in its privileged helper tool. The privileged helper tool implements an XPC interface, which allows arbitrary applications to execute system commands as root.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.59%

72.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
KeepsolidVpn Unlimited< 4.2.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8739?
VPN Unlimited 4.2.0 for macOS suffers from a root privilege escalation vulnerability in its privileged helper tool. The privileged helper tool implements an XPC interface, which allows arbitrary applications to execute system commands as root.
How severe is CVE-2018-8739?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8739 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8739?
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