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CVE-2018-4152 is an Apple macOS vulnerability in the Notes component. On macOS versions before 10.13.4, a crafted app could trigger a race condition and run code with elevated privileges. This matters mainly for unmanaged or legacy Macs that have not received Apple’s 2018 security update. Exposure is most likely on legacy Macs running macOS below 10.13.4. Systems already updated to 10.13.4 or later are not identified as affected by the supplied CVE description. The attack path appears to require a crafted app reaching and running on the system. Treat this as a legacy macOS remediation issue with high impact on affected devices. Prioritize finding and updating old Macs, especially where privileged local compromise could expose sensitive data or administrative credentials. No source in the bundle supports an emergency active-exploitation response. Mitigation focus: Update affected Macs to macOS 10.13.4 or later using Apple guidance.; Prioritize unsupported or unmanaged Macs below macOS 10.13.4.; Restrict installation and execution of untrusted applications on legacy Macs..
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- https://support.apple.com/HT208692CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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