CVE-2023-38418
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Summary
CVE-2023-38418 is a high-severity vulnerability that affects the BIG-IP Edge Client Installer on macOS. The vulnerability occurs because the software does not follow best practices for elevating privileges during the installation process. This can potentially allow an attacker with low privileges to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, leading to unauthorized access and control over the affected system. To remediate this vulnerability, users should update to a version of the software that addresses this issue. Organizations using affected versions of the BIG-IP Edge Client Installer on macOS should be aware of the potential danger posed by this vulnerability and take immediate steps to mitigate it.
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