An exploitable privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the helper service CleanMyMac X, version 4.20, due to improper updating. The application failed to remove the vulnerable components upon upgrading to the latest version, leaving the user open to attack. A user with local access can use this vulnerability to modify the file system as root. An attacker would need local access to the machine for a successful exploit.
References
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https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0759 | Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
History
19 Apr 2022, 18:16
Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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CWE | CWE-459 |
Information
Published : 2019-03-21 16:01
Updated : 2024-02-04 20:20
NVD link : CVE-2019-5011
Mitre link : CVE-2019-5011
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2019-5011
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Products Affected
macpaw
- cleanmymac_x
CWE
CWE-459
Incomplete Cleanup