CVE-2024-27301
Root3 Support App privilege escalation
- Published14 Mar 2024
Description
Support App is an opensource application specialized in managing Apple devices. It's possible to abuse a vulnerability inside the postinstall installer script to make the installer execute arbitrary code as root. The cause of the vulnerability is the fact that the shebang `#!/bin/zsh` is being used. When the installer is executed it asks for the users password to be executed as root. However, it'll still be using the $HOME of the user and therefore loading the file `$HOME/.zshenv` when the `postinstall` script is executed. An attacker could add malicious code to `$HOME/.zshenv` and it will be executed when the app is installed. An attacker may leverage this vulnerability to escalate privilege on the system. This issue has been addressed in version 2.5.1 Rev 2. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2024-27301 being actively exploited?
CVE-2024-27301 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.32%.
How severe is CVE-2024-27301?
CVE-2024-27301 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-27301?
Affected products include Root3 Support App.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27301?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Root3 Support App 2.5.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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