7.8
CWE
295
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-10408

First published: Wed Jun 13 2018(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in VirusTotal. 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
VirusTotal

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-10408?

    CVE-2018-10408 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow execution of malicious code.

  • How does CVE-2018-10408 exploit third-party code signing checks?

    CVE-2018-10408 exploits third-party code signing checks by allowing an unsigned Universal/fat binary to be misidentified as a legitimate Apple-signed binary.

  • What types of software are affected by CVE-2018-10408?

    CVE-2018-10408 specifically affects the VirusTotal tool that analyzes code for potential threats.

  • How can users mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2018-10408?

    Users can mitigate risks related to CVE-2018-10408 by ensuring that they only use trusted sources for binaries and keeping their VirusTotal software updated.

  • What actions should be taken if a malicious binary is detected due to CVE-2018-10408?

    If a malicious binary is detected due to CVE-2018-10408, users should immediately remove the binary and scan their systems for further compromises.

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