CVE-2018-4055: Input Validation

Published Mar 8, 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 read any root file from the file system. An attacker would need local access to the machine to successfully exploit this flaw.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Pixar Renderman Mac Os X=22.2.0

Event History

Mar 8, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4055?

The severity of CVE-2018-4055 is high (5.5).

How does the vulnerability in CVE-2018-4055 occur?

The vulnerability in CVE-2018-4055 occurs in the install helper tool of the Mac OS X version of Pixar Renderman, allowing a user with local access to read any root file from the file system.

What software is affected by CVE-2018-4055?

The software affected by CVE-2018-4055 is Pixar Renderman version 22.2.0 on Mac OS X.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-4055?

To exploit CVE-2018-4055, an attacker would need local access to the machine.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-4055?

There is currently no information available about a fix for CVE-2018-4055.