Vulnerability Description
Support App is an opensource application specialized in managing Apple devices. It's possible to abuse a vulnerability inside the postinstall installer script to make the installer execute arbitrary code as root. The cause of the vulnerability is the fact that the shebang `#!/bin/zsh` is being used. When the installer is executed it asks for the users password to be executed as root. However, it'll still be using the $HOME of the user and therefore loading the file `$HOME/.zshenv` when the `postinstall` script is executed. An attacker could add malicious code to `$HOME/.zshenv` and it will be executed when the app is installed. An attacker may leverage this vulnerability to escalate privilege on the system. This issue has been addressed in version 2.5.1 Rev 2. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Root3 | Support App | >= 2.3.1, < 2.5.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/root3nl/SupportApp/commit/e866b2aa4028f6a982977f462c0f7550d95Patch
- https://github.com/root3nl/SupportApp/security/advisories/GHSA-jr78-247f-rhqcExploitVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/root3nl/SupportApp/commit/e866b2aa4028f6a982977f462c0f7550d95Patch
- https://github.com/root3nl/SupportApp/security/advisories/GHSA-jr78-247f-rhqcExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-27301?
CVE-2024-27301 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). Support App is an opensource application specialized in managing Apple devices. It's possible to abuse a vulnerability inside the postinstall installer script to make the installer execute arbitrary c...
How severe is CVE-2024-27301?
CVE-2024-27301 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-27301?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Root3 Support App.