CVE-2019-12174 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability in hide.me version before 2.4.4 on macOS allows for privilege escalation, potentially leading to unauthorized access with root privileges.

Understanding CVE-2019-12174

This CVE identifies a specific vulnerability in hide.me version before 2.4.4 on macOS that can be exploited for privilege escalation.

What is CVE-2019-12174?

The vulnerability lies in the connectWithExecutablePath:configFilePath:configFileName method of the me_hide_vpnhelper.Helper class within the me.hide.vpnhelper macOS privilege helper tool.

The Impact of CVE-2019-12174

Exploiting this vulnerability can result in the escalation of privileges, allowing unauthorized access to run any application on the system with root privileges.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-12174

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in hide.me version before 2.4.4 on macOS allows attackers to escalate privileges and execute applications with root privileges.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Version: hide.me version before 2.4.4 on macOS

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited through the connectWithExecutablePath:configFilePath:configFileName method of the me_hide_vpnhelper.Helper class.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-12174 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update hide.me to version 2.4.4 or later to mitigate the vulnerability
Monitor system activity for any signs of unauthorized access

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and applications to patch known vulnerabilities
Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict access rights

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by hide.me to address the privilege escalation vulnerability