CVE-2018-4042: Input Validation
Published Jan 10, 2019
·Updated
An exploitable privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the helper service of Clean My Mac X, version 4.04, due to improper input validation. An attacker with local access could exploit this vulnerability to modify the file system as root.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Macpaw Cleanmymac X=4.04
Event History
Jan 10, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4042?
CVE-2018-4042 is considered a high severity privilege escalation vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-4042?
To fix CVE-2018-4042, update Clean My Mac X to version 4.05 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2018-4042?
Users running Clean My Mac X version 4.04 on their systems are affected by CVE-2018-4042.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-4042?
CVE-2018-4042 is a privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper input validation.
5
Can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-4042 remotely?
No, an attacker must have local access to exploit CVE-2018-4042.