CVE-2018-4054: Input Validation
First published: Fri Mar 08 2019(Updated: )
A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the install helper tool of the Mac OS X version of Pixar Renderman, version 22.2.0. A user with local access can use this vulnerability to escalate their privileges to root. An attacker would need local access to the machine to successfully exploit this flaw.
Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pixar Renderman | =22.2.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-4054?
CVE-2018-4054 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the install helper tool of the Mac OS X version of Pixar Renderman, version 22.2.0.
How severe is CVE-2018-4054?
CVE-2018-4054 has a severity score of 7.8, which is considered critical.
How does CVE-2018-4054 affect Pixar Renderman?
CVE-2018-4054 affects Pixar Renderman version 22.2.0 for Mac OS X.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-4054?
To exploit CVE-2018-4054, an attacker would need local access to the machine.
How can I fix CVE-2018-4054?
To fix CVE-2018-4054, it is recommended to update Pixar Renderman to a version that has the vulnerability patched.
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