CVE-2018-4181 (GCVE-0-2018-4181)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2019-01-11 18:00 – Updated: 2024-08-05 05:04
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
In macOS High Sierra before 10.13.5, an issue existed in CUPS. This issue was addressed with improved access restrictions.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
References
5 references
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|---|---|
| https://usn.ubuntu.com/3713-1/ | vendor-advisoryx_refsource_UBUNTU |
| https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4243 | vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN |
| https://support.apple.com/HT208849 | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018… | mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST |
| https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-08 | vendor-advisoryx_refsource_GENTOO |
Date Public
2019-01-11 00:00
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