Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Objective-See KnockKnock, LuLu, TaskExplorer, WhatsYourSign, and procInfo. A maliciously crafted Universal/fat binary can evade third-party code signing checks. By not completing full inspection of the Universal/fat binary, the user of the third-party tool will believe that the code is signed by Apple, but the malicious unsigned code will execute.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Objective-See | Knockknock | <= 1.9.3 |
| Objective-See | Lulu | <= 0.9.8 |
| Objective-See | Procinfo | - |
| Objective-See | Taskexplorer | <= 1.6.0 |
| Objective-See | Whatsyoursign | <= 1.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.okta.com/security-blog/2018/06/issues-around-third-party-apple-code-ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.okta.com/security-blog/2018/06/issues-around-third-party-apple-code-ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-10404?
CVE-2018-10404 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in Objective-See KnockKnock, LuLu, TaskExplorer, WhatsYourSign, and procInfo. A maliciously crafted Universal/fat binary can evade third-party code signing checks. By not compl...
How severe is CVE-2018-10404?
CVE-2018-10404 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-10404?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Objective-See Knockknock, Objective-See Lulu, Objective-See Procinfo, Objective-See Taskexplorer, Objective-See Whatsyoursign.