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Ubuntu CVE-2018-4220

HIGH
Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource (CWE-732)
2018-06-08 product-security@apple.com
8.8
CVSS 3.0 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
8.8 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Jun 08, 2018 - 18:29 nvd
HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. Swift before 4.1.1 Security Update 2018-001 is affected. The issue involves the "Swift for Ubuntu" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context because write and execute permissions are enabled during library loading.

AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Permission Assignment (CWE-732), which allows attackers to access resources due to misconfigured permissions. An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. Swift before 4.1.1 Security Update 2018-001 is affected. The issue involves the "Swift for Ubuntu" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context because write and execute permissions are enabled during library loading. Affected products include: Apple Swift. Version information: before 4.1.1.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and restrict file/resource permissions, apply principle of least privilege.

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