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OS X update for LaunchServices (CVE-2018-4175)

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OS X update for LaunchServices (CVE-2018-4175)

Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
04/02/2018
Created
07/25/2018
Added
04/02/2018
Modified
03/18/2020

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.4 is affected. The issue involves the "LaunchServices" component. It allows attackers to bypass the code-signing protection mechanism via a crafted app.

Solution(s)

  • apple-osx-security-update-2018-002-el-capitan
  • apple-osx-security-update-2018-002-sierra
  • apple-osx-upgrade-10_13_4

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