CVE-2018-4342
Description
A configuration issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue affected versions prior to macOS Mojave 10.14.1.
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A remote attacker could exploit an input validation issue in the AFP server to attack AFP servers through HTTP clients, fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.1.
Vulnerability
An input validation issue exists in the AFP server (afpserver) component of macOS. This flaw allows a remote attacker to attack AFP servers through HTTP clients. The issue affects macOS Sierra 10.12.6, macOS High Sierra 10.13.6, and versions prior to macOS Mojave 10.14.1 [1].
Exploitation
An attacker with network access to the affected system can send crafted HTTP requests to the AFP server, exploiting the input validation flaw. No authentication or user interaction is required based on the available information [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow the attacker to compromise the AFP server, potentially leading to unauthorized access to files or other malicious actions. The exact impact is not detailed further in the reference [1].
Mitigation
Apple addressed this issue in macOS Mojave 10.14.1, released on October 30, 2018, as well as in Security Update 2018-002 High Sierra and Security Update 2018-005 Sierra. Users should update to the latest available version for their operating system [1].
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Affected products
2- Range: <10.14.1
- Range: Versions prior to: macOS Mojave 10.14.1
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
1- support.apple.com/kb/HT209193mitrex_refsource_MISC
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