CVE-2018-15865: High severity pulse secure desktop client for macos vulnerability

Published Sep 6, 2018
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Updated

The Pulse Secure Desktop (macOS) has a Privilege Escalation Vulnerability.

Affected Software

25 affected components
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Macos=5.1r1.0
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Macos=5.1r1.1
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Macos=5.1r2.0
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Macos=5.1r3.0
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Macos=5.1r3.1
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Macos=5.1r3.2
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Macos=5.1r4.0
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Macos=5.1r5.0
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Macos=5.1r5.1
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Macos=5.1r6.0
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Macos=5.1r7.0
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Macos=5.1r8.0
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Macos=5.1r9.0
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Macos=5.1r9.1
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Macos=5.1r10.0
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Mac Os X=5.1rx
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 Macos=5.3r5
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Macos=5.3r5.2

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-2018-15865?

CVE-2018-15865 refers to a Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in the Pulse Secure Desktop (macOS).

2

How does CVE-2018-15865 impact the Pulse Secure Desktop (macOS)?

CVE-2018-15865 allows attackers with local access to escalate their privileges on the Pulse Secure Desktop (macOS).

3

Which versions of the Pulse Secure Desktop (macOS) are affected by CVE-2018-15865?

The versions affected by CVE-2018-15865 are 5.1r1.0 through 5.1r10.0, 5.1rx, 5.3r1 through 5.3r5.2.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2018-15865?

CVE-2018-15865 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

5

How can I fix the Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in the Pulse Secure Desktop (macOS)?

To fix the vulnerability, it is recommended to update the Pulse Secure Desktop Client to a version that is not affected by CVE-2018-15865.

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