CVE-2018-15749: Medium severity pulse secure desktop client for macos vulnerability

Published Sep 6, 2018
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Updated

The Pulse Secure Desktop (macOS) 5.3RX before 5.3R5 and 9.0R1 has a Format String Vulnerability.

Affected Software

9 affected components
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Macos=5.3r1
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Macos=5.3r1.1
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Macos=5.3r2
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Macos=5.3r3
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Macos=5.3r4
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Macos=5.3r4.1
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Macos=5.3r4.2
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Mac Os X=5.3rx
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Macos=9.0r1

Event History

Sep 6, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-15749?

CVE-2018-15749 is a Format String Vulnerability in the Pulse Secure Desktop (macOS) 5.3RX before 5.3R5 and 9.0R1.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-15749?

CVE-2018-15749 affects Pulse Secure Desktop Client versions 5.3R1, 5.3R1.1, 5.3R2, 5.3R3, 5.3R4, 5.3R4.1, 5.3R4.2, 5.3RX, and 9.0R1 on macOS.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-15749?

CVE-2018-15749 has a severity rating of 5.5 (Medium).

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-15749?

To fix CVE-2018-15749, update the Pulse Secure Desktop (macOS) to version 5.3R5 or 9.0R1.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-15749?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-15749 in the Pulse Secure Security Advisories article: https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA43877.

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