CVE-2018-4045: 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-2018-4045?
The severity of CVE-2018-4045 is classified as high due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-4045?
To fix CVE-2018-4045, update Clean My Mac X to version 4.05 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2018-4045?
Users running Clean My Mac X version 4.04 are affected by CVE-2018-4045.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2018-4045 enable?
CVE-2018-4045 enables attackers to escalate privileges and modify the file system as root.
5
Is local access required to exploit CVE-2018-4045?
Yes, local access is required to exploit the CVE-2018-4045 vulnerability.