VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2018-4478
CVSS score6.8 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.28%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2021-12-23
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Description
A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in macOS High Sierra 10.13.5, Security Update 2018-003 Sierra, Security Update 2018-003 El Capitan. An attacker with physical access to a device may be able to elevate privileges.
Weakness classification
- CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management
Primary references
- product-security@apple.com — Vendor Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Vendor Advisory