CVE-2018-5199 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2018-5199 affecting Veraport G3 ALL on MacOS by WIZVERA. Discover the impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps for this high-severity remote code execution vulnerability.
Veraport G3 ALL on MacOS by WIZVERA is vulnerable to a remote code execution flaw due to inadequate domain validation, potentially allowing unauthorized attackers to replace installation files with malicious ones.
Understanding CVE-2018-5199
What is CVE-2018-5199?
The vulnerability in Veraport G3 ALL on MacOS enables remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary files by exploiting insufficient domain validation.
The Impact of CVE-2018-5199
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 8 (High severity) with significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Attackers can execute malicious files without authentication.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-5199
Vulnerability Description
- Inadequate domain validation in Veraport G3 ALL on MacOS allows attackers to replace installation files with malicious ones.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Platforms: Mac OS
- Product: Veraport
- Vendor: WIZVERA
- Vulnerable Version: G3 all
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: Required
- Scope: Unchanged
- Exploitation Impact: High
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update to patched release version 3.7.3.3
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement robust domain validation mechanisms
- Regularly monitor and update software for security patches
Patching and Updates
- Regularly check for vendor security updates and apply patches promptly