CVE-2018-5198 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability exists in the Veraport G3 ALL application on MacOS, allowing a remote attacker to trigger unauthorized file downloads and potentially execute remote code.

Understanding CVE-2018-5198

This CVE involves a race condition in the Veraport G3 ALL application on MacOS, enabling remote attackers to exploit the Veraport API.

What is CVE-2018-5198?

In Veraport G3 ALL on MacOS, a race condition occurs during the invocation of the Veraport API, leading to unauthorized file downloads and potential remote code execution by malicious actors.

The Impact of CVE-2018-5198

CVSS Base Score: 8.0 (High Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: High
Availability Impact: High

Technical Details of CVE-2018-5198

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Veraport G3 ALL on MacOS allows remote attackers to exploit a race condition in the Veraport API, leading to unauthorized file downloads and potential remote code execution.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Platform: Mac OS
Affected Product: Veraport
Affected Version: G3 all

Exploitation Mechanism

The flaw in the Veraport G3 ALL application on MacOS enables remote attackers to exploit the race condition during the Veraport API invocation, triggering unauthorized file downloads and potential remote code execution.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-5198 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to patched release version 3.7.3.3

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and apply security patches
Implement network segmentation and access controls
Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates to mitigate the risk of exploitation.