CVE-2018-4044: 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-2018-4044?
CVE-2018-4044 has a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-4044?
To fix CVE-2018-4044, you should update Clean My Mac X to a version later than 4.04 which contains the security patch.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2018-4044?
CVE-2018-4044 affects users of Clean My Mac X version 4.04 on macOS.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-4044?
CVE-2018-4044 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper input validation.
5
Can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-4044 remotely?
No, CVE-2018-4044 requires local access for an attacker to exploit the vulnerability.