CVE-2018-15670: Input Validation

Published Aug 21, 2018
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Bloop Airmail 3 3.5.9 for macOS. Its primary WebView instance implements "webView:decidePolicyForNavigationAction:request:frame:decisionListener:" such that OpenURL is the default URL handler. A navigation request is processed by the default URL handler only if the currentEvent is NXLMOUSEUP or NXOMOUSEUP. An attacker may abuse HTML elements with an EventHandler for a chance to validate navigation requests for URLs that are processed during the NXLMOUSEUP event triggered by clicking an email.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Bloop Airmail=3.3.5.9
Apple macOS

Event History

Aug 21, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-15670.

2

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Bloop Airmail 3 version 3.5.9 for macOS.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-15670?

The severity of CVE-2018-15670 is medium, with a severity value of 4.3.

4

How does the vulnerability in Bloop Airmail 3 work?

The vulnerability in Bloop Airmail 3 allows a navigation request to be processed by the default URL handler, potentially leading to unauthorized access or other malicious actions.

5

Is Apple macOS vulnerable?

No, Apple macOS is not vulnerable to CVE-2018-15670.

6

How can I fix the vulnerability in Bloop Airmail 3?

To fix the vulnerability, update Bloop Airmail 3 to a version that is not affected by CVE-2018-15670.

7

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-15670?

More information about CVE-2018-15670 can be found at the following link: https://versprite.com/advisories/airmail-3-for-mac-4/

8

What is CWE-20?

CWE-20 refers to Improper Input Validation, which is a common weakness that can lead to various security issues.

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