CVE-2019-5011

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.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:macpaw:cleanmymac_x:4.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 04:44

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References () https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0759 - Third Party Advisory () https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0759 - Third Party Advisory

Information

Published : 2019-03-21 16:01

Updated : 2024-11-21 04:44


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