CVE-2024-8272

macOS Universal Audio (UAConnect) <= 2.7.0 - Local Privilege Escalation

Description

The com.uaudio.bsd.helper service, responsible for handling privileged operations, fails to implement critical client validation during XPC inter-process communication (IPC). Specifically, the service does not verify the code requirements, entitlements, or security flags of any client attempting to establish a connection. This lack of proper validation allows unauthorized clients to exploit the service's methods and escalate privileges to root.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Universal Audio UAConnect
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8272?
CVE-2024-8272 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8272?
To fix CVE-2024-8272, 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-2024-8272 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-8272 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-2024-8272?
CVE-2024-8272 affects Universal Audio UAConnect.
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