Vulnerability Description
Webroot SecureAnywhere before 9.0.8.34 on macOS mishandles access to the driver by a process that lacks root privileges.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Webroot | Secureanywhere | < 9.0.8.34 |
| Apple | Macos | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://answers.webroot.com/Webroot/ukp.aspx?pid=10&app=vw&vw=1&login=1&json=1&soVendor Advisory
- https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/Advisories/TWSL2018-009/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/SpiderLabs-Blog/CVE-2018-16962--Webroot-SecuExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://answers.webroot.com/Webroot/ukp.aspx?pid=10&app=vw&vw=1&login=1&json=1&soVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-16962?
CVE-2018-16962 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Webroot SecureAnywhere before 9.0.8.34 on macOS mishandles access to the driver by a process that lacks root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2018-16962?
CVE-2018-16962 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-2018-16962?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Webroot Secureanywhere, Apple Macos.