Vulnerabilities > CVE-2018-4237 - Unspecified vulnerability in Apple products

047910
CVSS 6.8 - MEDIUM
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
MEDIUM
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
PARTIAL
Integrity impact
PARTIAL
Availability impact
PARTIAL
network
apple
nessus
exploit available
metasploit

Summary

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.4 is affected. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. tvOS before 11.4 is affected. watchOS before 4.3.1 is affected. The issue involves the "libxpc" component. It allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted app that leverages a logic error.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
OS
Apple
369

Exploit-Db

fileexploits/macos/local/45916.rb
idEDB-ID:45916
last seen2018-11-30
modified2018-11-29
platformmacos
port
published2018-11-29
reporterExploit-DB
sourcehttps://www.exploit-db.com/download/45916
titleMac OS X - libxpc MITM Privilege Escalation (Metasploit)
typelocal

Metasploit

descriptionThis module exploits a vulnerablity in libxpc on macOS <= 10.13.3 The task_set_special_port API allows callers to overwrite their bootstrap port, which is used to communicate with launchd. This port is inherited across forks: child processes will use the same bootstrap port as the parent. By overwriting the bootstrap port and forking a child processes, we can now gain a MitM position between our child and launchd. To gain root we target the sudo binary and intercept its communication with opendirectoryd, which is used by sudo to verify credentials. We modify the replies from opendirectoryd to make it look like our password was valid.
idMSF:EXPLOIT/OSX/LOCAL/LIBXPC_MITM_SSUDO
last seen2020-06-11
modified2018-11-20
published2018-11-15
references
reporterRapid7
sourcehttps://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master//modules/exploits/osx/local/libxpc_mitm_ssudo.rb
titleMac OS X libxpc MITM Privilege Escalation

Nessus

  • NASL familyMisc.
    NASL idAPPLETV_11_4.NASL
    descriptionAccording to its banner, the version of Apple TV on the remote device is prior to 11.4. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities as described in the HT208850 security advisory. Note that only 4th and 5th generation models are affected by these vulnerabilities.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id110325
    published2018-06-05
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/110325
    titleApple TV < 11.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities
    code
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(110325);
      script_version("1.6");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/04/05 23:25:06");
    
      script_cve_id(
        "CVE-2018-4188",
        "CVE-2018-4190",
        "CVE-2018-4192",
        "CVE-2018-4198",
        "CVE-2018-4199",
        "CVE-2018-4200",
        "CVE-2018-4201",
        "CVE-2018-4204",
        "CVE-2018-4206",
        "CVE-2018-4211",
        "CVE-2018-4214",
        "CVE-2018-4218",
        "CVE-2018-4222",
        "CVE-2018-4223",
        "CVE-2018-4224",
        "CVE-2018-4232",
        "CVE-2018-4233",
        "CVE-2018-4235",
        "CVE-2018-4237",
        "CVE-2018-4240",
        "CVE-2018-4241",
        "CVE-2018-4243",
        "CVE-2018-4246",
        "CVE-2018-4249",
        "CVE-2018-5383"
      );
      script_bugtraq_id(
        103957,
        103958,
        103961,
        104378
      );
      script_xref(name:"APPLE-SA", value:"APPLE-SA-2018-6-01-6");
    
      script_name(english:"Apple TV < 11.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities");
      script_summary(english:"Checks the build number.");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
    "The remote Apple TV device is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
    "According to its banner, the version of Apple TV on the remote device
    is prior to 11.4. It is, therefore, affected by multiple
    vulnerabilities as described in the HT208850 security advisory.
    
    Note that only 4th and 5th generation models are affected by these
    vulnerabilities.");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208850");
      # https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2018/Jun/msg00003.html
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?0e8b8fb7");
      # https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2018/Jul/msg00011.html
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?b0bb7d4f");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
    "Upgrade to Apple TV version 11.4 or later. Note that this update is
    only available for 4th and 5th generation models.");
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
      script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:H/RL:OF/RC:C");
      script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
      script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:C");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2018-4241");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploited_by_malware", value:"true");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"metasploit_name", value:'Mac OS X libxpc MITM Privilege Escalation');
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_metasploit", value:"true");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2018/06/01");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2018/06/01");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2018/06/05");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"remote");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:apple:apple_tv");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_family(english:"Misc.");
    
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
    
      script_dependencies("appletv_version.nasl");
      script_require_keys("AppleTV/Version", "AppleTV/Model", "AppleTV/URL", "AppleTV/Port");
      script_require_ports("Services/www", 7000);
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    include("audit.inc");
    include("appletv_func.inc");
    
    url = get_kb_item('AppleTV/URL');
    if (empty_or_null(url)) exit(0, 'Cannot determine Apple TV URL.');
    port = get_kb_item('AppleTV/Port');
    if (empty_or_null(port)) exit(0, 'Cannot determine Apple TV port.');
    
    build = get_kb_item('AppleTV/Version');
    if (empty_or_null(build)) audit(AUDIT_UNKNOWN_DEVICE_VER, 'Apple TV');
    
    model = get_kb_item('AppleTV/Model');
    if (empty_or_null(model)) exit(0, 'Cannot determine Apple TV model.');
    
    # https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TvOS
    # 4th gen model "5,3" and 5th gen model "6,2" share same build
    fixed_build = "15L577";
    tvos_ver = '11';
    
    # determine gen from the model
    gen = APPLETV_MODEL_GEN[model];
    
    appletv_check_version(
      build          : build,
      fix            : fixed_build,
      affected_gen   : make_list(4, 5),
      fix_tvos_ver   : tvos_ver,
      model          : model,
      gen            : gen,
      port           : port,
      url            : url,
      severity       : SECURITY_HOLE
    );
    
  • NASL familyMacOS X Local Security Checks
    NASL idMACOS_10_13_5.NASL
    descriptionThe remote host is running a version of macOS / Mac OS X that is 10.13.x prior to 10.13.5. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities. Note that successful exploitation of the most serious issues can result in arbitrary code execution.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id110324
    published2018-06-05
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/110324
    titlemacOS 10.13.x < 10.13.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities
    code
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(110324);
      script_version("1.11");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/11/04");
    
      script_cve_id(
        "CVE-2018-4141",
        "CVE-2018-4159",
        "CVE-2018-4180",
        "CVE-2018-4181",
        "CVE-2018-4182",
        "CVE-2018-4183",
        "CVE-2018-4184",
        "CVE-2018-4193",
        "CVE-2018-4194",
        "CVE-2018-4196",
        "CVE-2018-4198",
        "CVE-2018-4202",
        "CVE-2018-4211",
        "CVE-2018-4217",
        "CVE-2018-4219",
        "CVE-2018-4221",
        "CVE-2018-4223",
        "CVE-2018-4224",
        "CVE-2018-4225",
        "CVE-2018-4226",
        "CVE-2018-4227",
        "CVE-2018-4228",
        "CVE-2018-4229",
        "CVE-2018-4230",
        "CVE-2018-4234",
        "CVE-2018-4235",
        "CVE-2018-4236",
        "CVE-2018-4237",
        "CVE-2018-4240",
        "CVE-2018-4241",
        "CVE-2018-4242",
        "CVE-2018-4243",
        "CVE-2018-4249",
        "CVE-2018-4251",
        "CVE-2018-4253",
        "CVE-2018-4254",
        "CVE-2018-4255",
        "CVE-2018-4256",
        "CVE-2018-4257",
        "CVE-2018-4258",
        "CVE-2018-4404",
        "CVE-2018-4478",
        "CVE-2018-5383",
        "CVE-2018-7584"
      );
      script_bugtraq_id(
        103204,
        104378,
        104879,
        104888,
        104889,
        104897,
        107135
      );
      script_xref(name:"APPLE-SA", value:"APPLE-SA-2018-7-23-2");
    
      script_name(english:"macOS 10.13.x < 10.13.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities");
      script_summary(english:"Checks the version of Mac OS X / macOS.");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
    "The remote host is missing a macOS update that fixes multiple security
    vulnerabilities.");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
    "The remote host is running a version of macOS / Mac OS X that is
    10.13.x prior to 10.13.5. It is, therefore, affected by multiple
    vulnerabilities.
    
    Note that successful exploitation of the most serious issues can
    result in arbitrary code execution.");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849");
      # https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2018/Jul/msg00009.html
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?68a789b4");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
    "Upgrade to macOS version 10.13.5 or later.");
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
      script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:H/RL:OF/RC:C");
      script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
      script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:C");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2018-4258");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploited_by_malware", value:"true");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"metasploit_name", value:'Safari Proxy Object Type Confusion');
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_metasploit", value:"true");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2018/06/01");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2018/06/01");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2018/06/05");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"combined");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:apple:mac_os_x");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:apple:macos");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_family(english:"MacOS X Local Security Checks");
    
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
    
      script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl", "os_fingerprint.nasl");
      script_require_ports("Host/MacOSX/Version", "Host/OS");
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    include("audit.inc");
    include("global_settings.inc");
    include("misc_func.inc");
    
    os = get_kb_item("Host/MacOSX/Version");
    if (!os)
    {
      os = get_kb_item_or_exit("Host/OS");
      if ("Mac OS X" >!< os) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "macOS / Mac OS X");
    
      c = get_kb_item("Host/OS/Confidence");
      if (c <= 70) exit(1, "Can't determine the host's OS with sufficient confidence.");
    }
    if (!os) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "macOS / Mac OS X");
    
    matches = pregmatch(pattern:"Mac OS X ([0-9]+(\.[0-9]+)+)", string:os);
    if (empty_or_null(matches)) exit(1, "Failed to parse the macOS / Mac OS X version ('" + os + "').");
    
    version = matches[1];
    fix = "10.13.5";
    
    if (version !~"^10\.13($|[^0-9])")
      audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "macOS 10.13.x");
    
    if (ver_compare(ver:version, fix:fix, strict:FALSE) == -1)
    {
      security_report_v4(
        port:0,
        severity:SECURITY_HOLE,
        extra:
          '\n  Installed version : ' + version +
          '\n  Fixed version     : ' + fix +
          '\n'
      );
    }
    else audit(AUDIT_INST_VER_NOT_VULN, "macOS / Mac OS X", version);
    

Packetstorm

data sourcehttps://packetstormsecurity.com/files/download/150488/libxpc_mitm_ssudo.rb.txt
idPACKETSTORM:150488
last seen2018-11-29
published2018-11-28
reportersaelo
sourcehttps://packetstormsecurity.com/files/150488/Mac-OS-X-libxpc-MITM-Privilege-Escalation.html
titleMac OS X libxpc MITM Privilege Escalation