CVE-2018-10404: High severity verbb knock knock vulnerability

Published Jun 13, 2018
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Objective-See KnockKnock, LuLu, TaskExplorer, WhatsYourSign, and procInfo. A maliciously crafted Universal/fat binary can evade third-party code signing checks. By not completing full inspection of the Universal/fat binary, the user of the third-party tool will believe that the code is signed by Apple, but the malicious unsigned code will execute.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Objective-See KnockKnock<=1.9.3
Objective-See LuLu<=0.9.8
Objective-See procInfo
Objective-See TaskExplorer<=1.6.0
Objective-See WhatsYourSign<=1.4.0

Event History

Jun 13, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-10404?

CVE-2018-10404 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for malicious Universal/fat binaries to evade security checks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-10404?

To fix CVE-2018-10404, ensure that you are using the latest versions of affected software such as Objective-See KnockKnock, LuLu, TaskExplorer, WhatsYourSign, and procInfo.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-10404?

CVE-2018-10404 affects Objective-See KnockKnock versions up to 1.9.3, LuLu up to 0.9.8, TaskExplorer up to 1.6.0, WhatsYourSign up to 1.4.0, and procInfo.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-10404?

CVE-2018-10404 is a code signing vulnerability that allows bypassing third-party code signing checks on certain software.

5

How can CVE-2018-10404 impact my system?

CVE-2018-10404 can lead to the execution of unverified malicious code, potentially compromising system security.

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