CVE-2019-13013

Description

Little Snitch versions 4.3.0 to 4.3.2 have a local privilege escalation vulnerability in their privileged helper tool. The privileged helper tool implements an XPC interface which is available to any process and allows directory listings and copying files as root.

Categories

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: n/a Little Snitch
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://obdev.at/cve/2019-13013-OSv2mEFD3z.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-13013?
CVE-2019-13013 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-13013?
To fix CVE-2019-13013, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-13013 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-13013 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-13013?
CVE-2019-13013 affects n/a Little Snitch.
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